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At the Grief Centre, we provide support, advice & counselling

to help those affected by grief and loss

The death of a loved one shifts the whole foundation of our life. Nothing is as it was. Even what was most familiar, seems in a strange way unfamiliar. It is as though we have to learn a new language, a new way of being. Even the face in the mirror sometimes seems the face of a stranger.

The Grief Centre

The Grief Support and Education Charitable Trust (Grief Centre) is a Registered Charity established in 2009 to assist and support those affected by grief and loss.

Grief and loss are issues facing many in our communities. Until now little has been available to truly help those needing assistance.

Find out how we can help
 


At the Grief Centre we have a variety of services, including Counselling, Support Groups, a Resource Library, and books for sale to assist those that are grieving.
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Do you or someone you know need support to help you through this difficult time?

The experience of grief brings people into often unfamiliar territory. Normal events may now bring social, emotional or spiritual challenges.

People may find themselves wondering how it is that:

  • Emotional responses vary so widely among family members
  • Tried and true ways of working through the difficulties that are part of all relationships often need new approaches.
 
When grieving:
  • Maintaining a sense of self and where you belong in the world can be a daily struggle in your changed world.
  • Previous experiences of loss or grief may be felt with a renewed intensity.
  • Personal beliefs, aspects of faith and spiritual resources may be challenged, or become more important and real.
  • You may feel tired and despondent and find coping and communicating with friends and family and their well intentioned advice difficult to cope with
  • You may crave company or seek solitude
  • You may sleep too much or not enough
  • You may have unexamined expectations about how you should cope with grief.  

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Meet our experienced counsellors

We are fortunate that we have counsellors who are interested and willing to give their time on a volunteer basis to support the development of the Grief Centre.

All our counsellors are experienced, belong to a professional organisation and adhere to a professional code of ethics

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How you can help us

As a Not for Profit Charity many opportunities exist for those wishing to help the Grief Centre. You might be a good fit to become a volunteer or you might like to make a financial contribution. Why not make contact with us to see how you can assist.


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p_1.jpg“ It's vital that those who are struggling with grief and loss get the support they need, so I’m delighted to be able to lend my support to the Grief Centre’s work.”

Judy Bailey,
Patron of the Grief Centre
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NEWS-- Judy Bailey was interviewed on The Good Morning Show on Friday August 20 on TV One in her role as patron of The Grief Centre. To view a video clip of this interview click here, or go to TV NZ On Demand .

 

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