Navigating Grief Programme.
£425
A six-week psychoeducational programme and supportive space for adults bereaved by the death of someone significant
Delivered in small groups in Reading Town Centre
Grief changes us.
When someone important dies, it’s not just their absence that you grieve. You might also be grieving the future you imagined, the routines that shaped your lives, your sense of safety, your identity, and the assumptions you held about the world. Alternatively, you might have had a particularly complex relationship with someone who’s died, and be feeling understandably conflicted about their death.
Whatever your experience of death, grief can affect every part of you. It can leave you exhausted, anxious, disconnected, forgetful, emotionally overwhelmed or unexpectedly numb. Many people tell me they wonder whether what they’re experiencing is "normal" or worry that they are grieving in the wrong way. The truth is that grief has no single pathway and takes no one form. It’s different for every one of us.
Navigating Grief is a professionally facilitated six-week psychoeducational programme designed to help you make sense of the psychological, emotional and physical impact of bereavement.
The programme provides a reflective space that has been created to gently support you through grief, helping you make sense of your experience and find ways to cope with life after loss. Rather than focusing solely on sharing experiences, this programme combines evidence-informed psychological teaching with guided reflection, discussion and practical strategies to help you understand your own grief and develop ways of living alongside it.
This is not group therapy or a bereavement counselling group. It is a structured educational programme that uses psychological and therapeutic techniques, offering a safe and compassionate environment in which to learn, reflect and connect with others who are also navigating loss.
Programme dates
January 2027 - February 2027
Tuesdays at 12-2pm
Tuesday 12th January
Tuesday 19th January
Tuesday 26th January
Tuesday 2nd February
Tuesday 9th February
Tuesday 16th February*
*School half term: subject to all participants being available. An alternative date will be provided if necessary
Who is the programme for?
This programme may be suitable if you:
have experienced the death of someone important to you
feel confused by your grief or the way it has affected you
would like to understand the psychology of grief rather than simply be told that "time heals"
are finding it difficult to adjust to life after your loss
are looking for practical strategies alongside emotional understanding
are considering bereavement counselling or therapy and would like a psychologically informed introduction
value learning alongside others with similar experiences.
You do not need to talk in detail about your bereavement to benefit from the programme.
Who this programme is not for: The programme is unlikely to be appropriate if your bereavement is extremely recent and you are currently experiencing acute crisis, you require intensive psychological therapy or specialist trauma support, you are experiencing significant suicidal thoughts or unmanaged mental health difficulties that require more immediate intervention or you are seeking a traditional bereavement support group where the primary focus is sharing personal stories.
What to Expect
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All prospective participants complete a brief screening questionnaire and will have a confidential individual consultation before being offered a place on the programme.
While we appreciate this may feel like a barrier, it helps us ensure that the programme is appropriate for your needs and that participants are able to benefit from learning together in a psychologically safe environment.
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Connection is a core part of the programme. Sessions are delivered in a small group of between four and six participants. This is kept deliberately small to ensure everyone feels safe, comfortable and able to learn form one another
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The programme is educational rather than therapeutic and we prioritise comfort, safety, and respect. There is no expectation that you share personal experiences beyond what feels comfortable, and there is no pressure to speak if you would prefer to listen.
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Led by an experienced psychologist who knows how to hold space, deliver material compassionately, encourage participation, support you with difficult emotions and keep things moving with purpose.
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Each session includes:
evidence-informed psychological teaching
reflective exercises
opportunities for discussion
practical wellbeing strategies
workbook activities to continue between sessions.
Programme structure
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We’ll introduce what grief is, how it can show up and when you might experience it, while exploring some common myths and misconceptions about grieving.
We’ll also look at some of the psychological theories and ideas that help us understand the grieving process.
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We’ll reflect on the different ways grief may be affecting you and consider how your individual circumstances may be shaping your experience.
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Some losses are particularly difficult to process because of how someone died, who they were to us, the circumstances surrounding their death, or the way others respond to what has happened. In this session, we’ll recognise some of these additional layers and, importantly, to consider what might help you care for yourself while carrying them.
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Here we’ll think about how you can start to find a way through your grief, and, if appropriate, without leaving your loved one behind
Meet you facilitator
Christine Gregory
Christine is a Counselling Psychologist. Her background spans corporate, private, public and charitable sector roles. While she now works within psychological and mental health, her previous career involved working in programme management and operational roles within the HR & Talent Management sector. Christine is a passionate believer in the power compassion, connection and care can have in helping others when they’re at their lowest point.
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for a workshop.
Your Questions, Answered-
Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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How can I contact you?
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
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We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.