Events Of Interest

Annual SIDS and Kids Queensland Christmas Memorial Service 2011

Karen Jefferson — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:02:52 +0000

SIDS and Kids Queensland Annual Christmas Memorial Service 2011 was held on Sunday 4th December.

A special time for all the bereaved families and the team at Mt Gravatt as we came together to acknowledge honour and celebrate the children within our hearts. Our service was followed by the release of butterflies and a time to catch up, have a bit to eat and remember.

Thank you to all those that attended and we welcome your support and feedback.

Paradise Kids - Gold Coast - Events and Fundraiser

Karen Jefferson — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:25:58 +0000

Check on the link to see events and fundraisers

SANDS Queensland Inc Support Meetings

Karen Jefferson — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:34:19 +0000

Click here for website and support services details

When Staff are Grieving For Employers and Management

Karen Jefferson — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:04:18 +0000

Supporting Ourselves and Our Children as Christchurch Continues to Shake..

Karen Jefferson — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:02:52 +0000

Certificate in Grief Support - Lois Tonkin Grief Counselling & Grief Education

Karen Jefferson — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:12:44 +0000

Certificate in Grief Support On-site in Christchurch or by distance learning This is the 5th year this very successful training has been taught in New Zealand. In response to requests from all over New Zealand and overseas, Lois is now offering the course by distance learning as well as on-site in Christchurch. Distance learners will engage with Lois on a one-to-one basis, and also work with buddies in their own locality. The course offers a comprehensive, contemporary theoretical framework and useful practical applications for people whose work involves providing effective grief support to adults dealing with a wide range of losses such as relationship breakdown, death, disability, job loss and illness. It is of interest to professionals such as: counsellors, social workers, clergy, funeral directors, celebrants, community support workers, human resource personnel, nurses and bereavement support staff. The course consists of 4 modules: 1. Providing Effective Support for Grieving Adults (1 day on-site) 2. Running Grief Support Groups for Adults (2 days on-site) 3. Extending Your Skills in Working with Grieving Adults (2 days) 4. Getting Your Hands Wet: Caring for Yourself When You Work With Grieving People (1 day on-site) Each module can be complete as part of the Certificate Course, or as a one-off workshop. The course is run by Lois Tonkin, a counsellor, supervisor, writer and educator in the field of change, loss and grief for over 18 years. Lois is well known throughout NZ for her warm, accessible and professional teaching style, and her courses are popular for their balance of current theory and helpful practice. She has written a number of books about grief, and runs Port Hills Press, publishing and distributing high quality grief resources in NZ and Australia. For further information contact: Lois Tonkin Grief Counselling and Grief Education 343 Port Hills Rd, Christchurch Ph. 03 942 9435, Fax 03 942 9406, Email: loistonkin@paradise.net.nz

Sands Canterbury Support Group Monthly Meeting

Karen Jefferson — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:16:00 +0000

Sands Canterbury Support meetings

Next meeting is: Monday 4th June, 2012 7:30pm - 9:30pm St James, Harewood Rd

Sorry but there are no childcare facilities available – These meetings are for adults only

Please support our local Sands branch by purchasing your copy of Baby Sam

Aotearoa, National Baby Loss and Infant Loss Awareness Week 9th -15th Oct

Karen Jefferson — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:25:27 +0000

Baby Loss Awareness Week takes place from 9th to 15th October every year, ending with International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day on October 15th. It provides an opportunity for parents, families and whanau around New Zealand to come together and remember the lives of their babies who have died. We acknowledge the lives and deaths of all babies, no matter what their gestation, length of life or how they died. It is also a chance to highlight the work done by Sands and other support groups around the country.

The aims of the week are:

To promote 15th October as International Baby Loss Awareness Day (also known as International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day)

To promote the annual Global Wave of Light and other events and services where parents can publicly acknowledge their babies

To raise awareness and increase understanding of the impact of baby loss amongst the wider public.

Checkout SANDS NZ for events in your area.