Upcoming Event with Aberdeen Counselling Forum 2024/25
'Loss, Bereavement and Working with Terminal Illness'
Led by Jan Kerr
Saturday 16th November 2024, 10am-4pm
Venue: Garden Lounge, Fountainhall Church, Harcourt Rd, Aberdeen, AB15 5NZ
About the workshop:
This workshop will provide a space to consider various themes around loss, bereavement, and the impact that the grieving process may have on our clients.
Although themes including Stroebe and Schut’s Dual Process model; normal and complex grief; resilience; gender; the impact that bereavement has on children and young people and working with clients affected by terminal illness will be covered, Jan’s hope is that the main focus will be the sharing of her clients and their processes and ‘inviting’ them and their stories into the room.
Jan will acknowledge the range of creative and expansive ways in which she met her clients’ individual needs within their therapeutic relationships. At times, this work has provided moments of deep relational connection which Jan found enriching and her wish is that she brings a sense of this into the group.
In addition, there will be the opportunity to discuss what we, as counsellors, offer our clients and how this work may impact on us too.
The day will involve large and small group discussions including the opportunity to share personal and professional experiences.
About the presenter:
Jan Kerr has had extensive experience in the field of loss, bereavement and terminal illness as a counsellor, supervisor, and trainer. Jan has offered support to clients who have been affected by loss including terminal illness, suicide and sudden death and has had a particular interest in working with families affected by the death of a child. She has worked with a range of charities and organisations which have specialised in bereavement support for adults, young people, and children.
Jan now lives in Fife and is semi-retired with a small private practice as a supervisor, counsellor, and trainer. Jan is presently Chair of COSCA.
Booking form: see here
Aberdeen Counselling Forum Committee
Committee Member vacancies
We are currently looking to recruit new people to join our committee. We have a few members stepping down this year after many years which leaves space for new people who are interested in being part of the committee team. If you are interested, please contact Jacquie Sim by email or any other committee member for further details.
jacquie.sim@icloud.com
