Walsall Bereavement Support Service

15/07/2025

Men Walking and Talking (MWAT) is an organisation founded in 2021 with an aim to bring men together in a safe space to end the stigma around men's mental health by supporting one another in a free, non-judgemental peer support group. This is the poster for the MWHAT walking group in Walsall, please feel free to share.
Thank you.

09/07/2025

Did you know that was Pet Loss Awareness Day was last month? Here Petpals talk about the significant effect the death of our beloved furry companions can have, there's also some useful advice, resources and contact details for support organisations specifically there to help people who are mourning their pets 🐾🐾 please feel free to share this to anyone who may benefit.

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Marking Pet Loss Awareness Day, this blog offers compassionate guidance on grieving a pet, pet bereavement support services, and expert advice for coping with pet loss. You're not alone.

09/07/2025

This week we have enjoyed reading If You Listen by Charlotte Zolotow. In this story, a mother comforts her young daughter whose father is no longer with them. It goes on to explain that even though a loved one is no longer physically with us, their love is still around us and can be felt in various ways (one of us may have had a tear or 2 in our eye)! This book was first published in 1980, if you've read this book we'd love to know your thoughts....would you recommend it, do you think the root of the story is comforting? ❤️

Image description: Counsellor Jenni is holding the book If you Listen.

03/07/2025

We are sharing The Good Grief Trust 's post today to highlight National Bereaved Parents Day 2025 💜
At 7pm we will light a candle and remember all of the children who lost their lives too soon.

Today is National Bereaved Parents Day and we need your help! 💜

We need to spread the word as far as we can to show bereaved families that they are not alone and their children will never be forgotten.

Please join us at 7pm to light a candle and remember all of the children who lost their lives too soon.

Post about the day on social media and make sure to tag us in your posts and use the hashtags

We thank you for all of your incredible, continued support. Let's make today even bigger than before!

26/06/2025

This week we are reading Always and Forever by Alan Durant. It is a well-written and beautifully illustrated book centred around death and grief for children (and adults) of all ages.
It tells the story of Fox's death and his furry companions way of dealing with their emotions and grief. It is told in a gentle and heartwarming way and could be useful for anyone who is grieving and/or might want to help children understand more about this topic in a delicate way.
Have you read this book, if so what were your thoughts on it? Do you think you'd recommend it?

Image description: our Swing counsellor Jenni holding the book 'Always and Forever'

13/05/2025

Our new website is now live, you can find it here

Contact Us Supporting bereaved adults, children, & young people in their times of need WBSS Aims WBSS provides safe, confidential spaces where adults, children, and young people can begin talking about their grief experiences, thoughts, and feelings to enable them to develop constructive tools to pr...

26/04/2025

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26/04/2025

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19/04/2025

WBSS is hosting free training in collaboration with The Recovery College. Here is the link to book a space or to share with others.

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Join and understand more about how to navigate the complex world of bereavement and grief alongside peers with shared lived experiences

09/04/2025

🚀 🧑‍🎓 Looking to up-skill in bereavement support? If you live in a WS postcode then this is the FREE training session for you.

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Join and understand more about how to navigate the complex world of bereavement and grief alongside peers with shared lived experiences

05/02/2025

Here is our Just giving page, please share too enable us to continue supporting bereaved adults, children, and young people in their times of need

Raise money, support your friends, give to a cause. Show you care.

17/12/2024

The MindKind Projects are hosting free"Pop Up Villages" and Santa's Grotto on Thursday 19th December for families with 0-5 year olds.

Your children and babies will be able to interact and explore the role play village where imagination knows no limits, with a wonderful mix of sensory toys and high quality play experiences. You can spend time together engrossed in the play experience as well as get a photo opportunity.

Venue: The MindKind Wellbeing Centre, 10 Proffitt Street, Walsall, WS2 8AP
Times: 2 Sessions - 10am - 12pm, 12.30 - 2.30pm

To book your ticket, please scan the QR code.