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Cruse Bereavement Care
BEDFORDSHIRE
Bereavement Support Course
Course prospectus
February – March 2019
“This course was life changing for me! I really learned a lot about grief
and bereavement and developed some good support skills but I also
discovered so much about myself. The trainers were very knowledgeable
and supportive.
Trainee, 2016Cruse Bedfordshire Bereavement Care Training
January 2019
Joining information
The Foundation Bereavement Care course starts on Saturday 9th february at 9.30am and the
information below is provided to help you get off to a good start. If you have any queries, please
email Mary Davies at office@crusebedfordshire.org.uk or call 0300 200 4110.
Dates and times
All sessions begin at 9.30am prompt so please ensure you are at the venue in plenty of time. We
aim to end all sessions by 4.30pm at the latest but this may vary slightly depending on the content
of the day.
Ideally you need to attend all the sessions. If you are unable to make any session then please
inform the trainer as soon as possible or email the area office.
The dates are:
Saturday 9th February
Saturday 23rd February
Saturday 23rd March
Saturday 6th April
Saturday 13th April
Cruse training is modular. 3 days is the foundation module and the 2 days are the face to face
module. In order to complete the course trainees must complete all sessions. If you become a
Cruse Volunteer we have an additional skills training session and also an induction and
safeguarding to prepare you for work as a volunteer. You will be also be able to undertake further
modules and additional CPD.
Refreshments
Tea, coffee and water are provided at all sessions but you will need to provide your own lunch. As
we are in the town centre there are places close by (Waitrose, Costa, bakers etc.) and there is a
microwave in the kitchen.
Trainers
The lead trainer on the course is Rachel Colmer and the co-trainer is Catherine Bajpai. Rachel and
Catherine, both have an extensive knowledge of Cruse and bereavement care. Elements of this
course can be quite challenging and often stir up strong feelings in trainees. Your trainers are
there to support you, so please do not hesitate to talk them if you need to.
Equipment
You will need to bring a pen and note book and will also need to provide 2 ring binders – one for
handouts and another for your portfolio work. All handouts are provided on the course.
Further information will be provided at the first session of the course.
If you have any problems during the course then please speak to the Lead Trainer, Rachel or to
Catherine.
Finally, we hope you enjoy the course and find it interesting and informative.The following topics are covered:-
Models of grief Creativity in Support
The supportive process Society’s attitude to death
Impact of bereavement on the family Working with Anger and Guilt
Normal and complicated grief reactions Disenfranchised grief
Empowering and goal setting Endings and signposting
Why do you charge for the course?
The full course fee is £250. Cruse Bedfordshire is a charity and we have to cover the costs incurred by
training. Compared to many other counselling courses, this course offers very good value for money at just
over £5 per hour. Some fee reductions or funded places may be available for those who are unable to pay
so please do not let this deter you from applying. Generally these are only available for people living in
specific areas of Bedfordshire who wish to become volunteers for Cruse Bedfordshire. Please email or our
Treasurer Carol Wright, carol.graham@crusebedfordshire@.org.uk
If I complete the course do I automatically become a Bereavement Support Volunteer with Cruse
Bedfordshire?
We have a number of vacancies each year and will select the best candidates to fill these. Prior to the
course you will be interviewed to ensure that it is the right choice for you. The course is the first step to
becoming a Bereavement Support Volunteer. Once you have passed the course you will be interviewed for
a place as a Bereavement Support Volunteer. Reference will be taken up and due to the nature of the work
we do, clearance will also be required from the Disclosing and Barring Service (previously CRB). This seems
quite a rigorous selection process but Cruse deals with very vulnerable people and we want them to receive
the best service we can provide. We also want to ensure that all our volunteers get the most out of their
experience with Cruse Bedfordshire. Priority will be given to those people living in Bedfordshire. If you live
elsewhere you are welcome to apply for a place on the training course but will be need to apply to your
local branch of Cruse if you wish to volunteer.
Next Steps
You have been accepted onto the course and If you wish to accept this place we will require a non-
refundable deposit of £50 immediately and ideally full payment prior to starting the course.
Please make cheques payable to Cruse Bereavement Care Bedfordshire
BACS Acc no 10054992 Sort Code 20-06-13 Reference - ABC and your surname
We will send you all the information you require including a programme, reading list and a
map a few weeks before the course begins.
Information on becoming a Cruse Bedfordshire Volunteer will be provided to you in the early stages
of the course.Feedback from previous trainees
“This course had a strong personal impact on my view of bereavement
and really made me think about death, loss and grief in a way I had not
considered before”
“The style of teaching was very professional and humane. The trainers
made a difficult subject approachable and I felt supported throughout the
course”
“This course exceeded my expectations. I have learned more skills, how to
develop them and how to reflect on experiences that I would never have
considered previously”.
“I was quite nervous when we first had to work in groups but the trainers
were so caring and supportive and encouraged me to develop my skills.
This has made me realise I can achieve anything I want and massively
boosted my confidence in all areas of life”.
“Sharing my own experiences and listening to others stories in such a
supportive environment was a privilege and a humbling experience”.
“I was sorry when this course ended as it was such a positive experience
and I made some really good friends”Location & Parking The training will take place at the Cruse Bedfordshire Area Office, 10 Bedford Street, Ampthill MK45 2NB We are situated in the Citizens Advice Building (large red brick building just across the road from Waitrose and on the corner opposite the Raj Indian restaurant). The front door will be locked on Saturdays. Please come to the rear of the building (in Park Street) and enter via the white door. Parking in Waitrose car park restricted to 1 and a half hours so do not park here! There is on street parking or in bays along Woburn Street up to Ampthill Park. It is a 5 minute walk from here. You can cut up Park Hill (by zebra crossing & Fiona Gray Finance) and then turn right (no entry sign) into Park Street and follow road downhill to the office at the bottom of road on left rather than walking all the way around. There is a long term carpark in St Andrews Place, Church Street, Ampthill MK45 2PZ. It is £2.20 a day and there should be spaces available early on Saturday morning. It takes about 5 minutes to walk to the Area Office from here. Payment is via a mobile app called Mobile Pay which you can download prior to coming to Ampthill or you can pay in advance online at http://www.rcpparking.com/online-payments Please leave plenty of time to park and get to the office as sessions will start at 9.30am prompt.
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