Support services are available for bereaved parents in Tipperary

As we approach the summer months, we think of those bereaved and how many milestones are sadly missed. It could be the time their child should be graduating from primary to secondary school. It could be the time their child should be starting the Junior Cert. It could be the time their child should be finishing their school years as college beckons. It could have been so many milestones, but it’s not…

As Anam Cara, the national organisation supporting bereaved parents, takes a short break from their in-person meetings in July and August, other support services will be available. Throughout the summer months, bereaved parents can link in with the service in many other ways. Their podcast series “Conversations in Grief” is available on all podcast platforms and gives an insight into those who have faced the death of a child but offers hope. The organisations 8 leaflet Information Pack, produced by bereaved parents for bereaved parents, can be a good reference for many, with leaflets including “A Dad’s Grief”, “Self-care, how it can help”, “Guidelines for employers of bereaved parents” to name but a few. All of this information and more can be found on the Anam Cara website, www.anamcara.ie. Anam Cara works across the country to ensure no bereaved parent is left isolated in their grief.

In June, Anam Cara will hold their Tipperary in-person meeting in The Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles on Wednesday 19th June @ 7:15pm. All bereaved parents are welcome to this free event, regardless of circumstances of death or the age of the child.

For further information on this event and all other supports Anam Cara offer, their information line is 085 2888 888 or email [email protected]