CRUSE OFFERS COUNSELLING TO BEREAVED PEOPLE
Cruse offers counselling to bereaved people
THE OMAGH branch of Cruse Bereavement Care offers a free counselling service to those who have lost a loved one.
Throughout the month of September, the organisation's members will be reminding everyone that their doors are open to all who are having difficulty coping with the loss of a loved one, no matter how their loved one died.
"There are many events that will evoke memories of the death of someone close. Some are personal and obvious such as a wedding anniversary or a birthday or the anniversary of the death itself," said a spokeswoman.
"A place or even the type of weather may evoke feelings of anger, sadness or loneliness before it is realised that it has associations with the loss of a loved one.
"Other people can be strong reminders of the person who has died. It is not unusual for a child to remind a parent of another dead child or a lost partner. The death of someone famous or publicity about disasters and traumatic deaths can bring back painful images," she said.
Cruse helps bereaved people by providing someone to talk to, a trained volunteer who meets individually with a bereaved person and provides them with the opportunity to talk, in confidence.
The organisation also has groups, which offer bereaved people the chance to talk with others in similar circumstances.
Information on many aspects of bereavement, including practical and financial matters is also on offer.
Training, support, information and publications for CRUSE volunteers and people in other organisations working to care for bereaved people, is also provided.
"Cruse welcomes people of all beliefs and access to its services is for all sections of the community," the spokesperson pointed out.
She said that bereaved people do not have to pay to talk to someone from Cruse, but it is only able to offer its services freely due to the generosity of individuals and grant-making bodies, she added.
If you feel that you would like to talk to someone, get in touch with the local Tyrone branch, which is based in Omagh.
The local branch of Cruse is based at Riverside House, Woodvale Avenue, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT79 OAU. Telephone number to call is tel/fax 028 82 24 4414 or tel: 028 6632 2844.
THE OMAGH branch of Cruse Bereavement Care offers a free counselling service to those who have lost a loved one.
Throughout the month of September, the organisation's members will be reminding everyone that their doors are open to all who are having difficulty coping with the loss of a loved one, no matter how their loved one died.
"There are many events that will evoke memories of the death of someone close. Some are personal and obvious such as a wedding anniversary or a birthday or the anniversary of the death itself," said a spokeswoman.
"A place or even the type of weather may evoke feelings of anger, sadness or loneliness before it is realised that it has associations with the loss of a loved one.
"Other people can be strong reminders of the person who has died. It is not unusual for a child to remind a parent of another dead child or a lost partner. The death of someone famous or publicity about disasters and traumatic deaths can bring back painful images," she said.
Cruse helps bereaved people by providing someone to talk to, a trained volunteer who meets individually with a bereaved person and provides them with the opportunity to talk, in confidence.
The organisation also has groups, which offer bereaved people the chance to talk with others in similar circumstances.
Information on many aspects of bereavement, including practical and financial matters is also on offer.
Training, support, information and publications for CRUSE volunteers and people in other organisations working to care for bereaved people, is also provided.
"Cruse welcomes people of all beliefs and access to its services is for all sections of the community," the spokesperson pointed out.
She said that bereaved people do not have to pay to talk to someone from Cruse, but it is only able to offer its services freely due to the generosity of individuals and grant-making bodies, she added.
If you feel that you would like to talk to someone, get in touch with the local Tyrone branch, which is based in Omagh.
The local branch of Cruse is based at Riverside House, Woodvale Avenue, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT79 OAU. Telephone number to call is tel/fax 028 82 24 4414 or tel: 028 6632 2844.
Further Information
Publisher: TYRONE CONSTITUTION
Ref: TC/1532
Published Date: 14-Sep-00
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