— Facing it together
Support Groups
When we get together as a support group, we are all just normal people with pain.
By sharing our thoughts and feelings and frustrations we are witnessing each other as real human beings. We connect with compassion and curiosity, without judgement or criticism.
— When you need someone
Grief Support Group
It offers a place where we grieve and support each other from loss. Whether from the death of a loved one; a divorce or break-up; or for those of us who face forthcoming death due to a terminal illness.
- Weekly, online meetings
- Bookings are made for a month’s weekly sessions
- On registering you will be notified of the dates & times for available groups
- The cost is R790 per month
- Discount is available on request (subject to approval)
Specific Groups
When registering for a support session you will be asked to select one of the following groups you would like to join. Depending on the number of requests and seats available, we will send you booking details or put you on a waiting list.
- Dealing with a terminal illness oneself
- Pregnancy or neonatal loss
- Loss due to terminal illness
- Loss due to a sudden death
- Loss due to a divorce/breakup
- Other loss
What to expect
There is something about speaking with others who have gone through similar situations as you did. It is not that anyone would ever really understand and fully comprehend the pain you are experiencing, yet, it is comforting to know that someone else is sharing in your pain.
We are witnesses to each other’s pain and are not judged for what we may think or feel; not even for what we did to cope. We don’t fix each other. We only listen. Sometimes we celebrate the small steps and sometimes we reflect on what we have found helpful in our lives. In the end, you will gain friends and resources to carry you through the tough days still to come.
— In this together
Guardians Support Group
For families who are caring for someone with a long-term illness, dementia, mental disorder, addiction or eating disorder.
We offer each other understanding for what we are going through.
- Weekly, online meetings
- Bookings are made for a month’s weekly sessions
- On registering you will be notified of the dates & times for available groups
- The cost is R790 per month
- Discount is available on request (subject to approval)
Specific Groups
When registering for a support session you will be asked to select one of the following groups you would like to join. Depending on the number of requests and seats available, we will send you booking details or put you on a waiting list.
- Supporting a terminally ill person
- Supporting a person with dementia or mental disorder
- Supporting a person with an addiction or eating disorder
- Another kind of support
What to expect
These are people who have gone through similar situations as you did. It is not that anyone would ever really understand and fully comprehend the pain you are experiencing, yet, it is comforting to know that someone else is sharing in your pain.
We are witnesses to each other’s pain and are not judged for what we may think or feel; not even for what we did to cope. We don’t fix each other. We only listen. Sometimes we celebrate the small steps and sometimes we reflect on what we have found helpful in our lives. In the end, you will gain friends and resources to carry you through the tough days still to come.
— When emotions in the workplace doesn’t make sense
Vicarious Trauma Support Group
Grief & resilience support and information for those who deal with chronic exposure to trauma, suffering and death.
- Weekly, online meetings
- Bookings are made for a month’s weekly sessions
- On registering you will be notified of the dates & times for available groups
- The cost is between R790 and R1490 per month
- Discount is available on request (subject to approval)
Specific Groups
When registering for a support session you will be asked to select one of the following groups you would like to join. Depending on the number of requests and seats available, we will send you booking details or put you on a waiting list.
- Medical Doctors & Specialists
- Veterinarians
- Paramedics & Firefighters
- Nurses
- Palliative & Other Careworkers
- Medical & Nursing Students
- Police, Military & Security Services
- Other
What to expect
In helping others to deal with their pain and suffering, we absorb more than we sometimes realise. Within these groups, we share our deep pain and frustration and suffering we experience with our patients. We have to swallow the tears and keep a brave face and keep going to help the next patient. It is an unrealistic expectation – one we pay the price for in the end.
In these groups, we also share resources, learn resilience skills and develop the ability to be compassionate with ourselves.