We offer practical, emotional and social support for families impacted by dementia and grief. At Next Steps (Living, Dying, Grieving) we offer counselling and support to people who have experienced life-changing or limiting illness, bereavement, grief and loss. We are based in Kingsbridge, South Devon, and offer a range of therapeutic and support services. Our sessions may be face-to-face, at our centrally located therapy centre, online, over the phone or at one of our outdoor Eco-therapy locations (on a beach, in woods, along a river or in open parkland). Our services include:
Counselling
Support groups
Talks and workshops
Information and resources
Training and supervision (for therapists)
We run support groups for people who wish to connect with others who are experiencing issues similar to their own such as:
Living with Dying
Pre-Bereavement (anticipatory grief)
Bereavement support
We also run workshops and training courses:
Practical End-of-Life Care Skills
Creating Personal Rituals
Advance Care Planning
Self-Care Techniques
Managing Stress, Anxiety and Pain
These workshops are open to the general public, as well as healthcare professionals, end-of-life practitioners, complementary therapists and other organisations/individuals who are interested in learning more about navigating life-limiting illness and grief. Our sessions, whether in the form of individual counselling or group support, aim to help you approach difficult topics such as:
- living with a life-limiting condition
- preparing for your own death
- preparing for a loved one's death
- navigating complex family dynamics around death or loss
- anticipatory grief
- complicated grief
- life losses that feel like death (even if no-one has died)
- unresolved grief or losses from the past
- creating personal ceremonies or rituals
Sometimes a single session can give you the support you need right now. Other times we might work together for a few weeks or even months. We are entirely guided by your needs.
