Share, Talk, & Remember (STAR).....

Is a Bereavement Peer Support Group Model that provides free support for people grieving from a bereavement or difficult transition in their life.  The aim of the support group is to create a safe space for people to receive support, listen to and share stories & experiences with others who have experienced loss in their life.

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The support group is facilitated by Peer Supporters; volunteers who have themselves been through a loss.  The group is set up BY local people, FOR local people to attend.  The group does not provide formal therapy or follow specific structures or themes - they know that for a lot of people, their biggest need is just to speak to others and/or just listen to others who understand. 

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The peer support group sessions address the topics and emotions that arise for attendees on the day instead of having pre-planned topics to discuss. They know that coping with grief can be an unpredictable experience, and therefore, they want to give you a space to talk about whatever you need on the day.

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If you're looking to attend a group, select the tab entitled 'Map of STAR Groups' from the top menu and find if there is a group near you (contact details for each group will appear under each star icon on the map). 

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If you're looking to explore ways of setting up your own STAR Group, please explore the various pages within this website and gain an awareness of what's involved.  If you have any enquiries, please use the chat button on the right.

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