Our Peer Support Groups Include:
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Art Club: Join us every the first 3 Wednesday mornings of the month from 10 am to 12 noon in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, for a creative and therapeutic experience.
"I would really encourage you to come along. I have been going since January and thoroughly enjoy the sessions. I like the chance to be creative (I'm a science teacher and not artistic!), I love the friendly space that Jola fosters, which is allowing friendships to grow and which gives me two precious hours to be reflective and creative. I very much look forward to these sessions now" Sarah - Art Group Attendee
Creativity Workshops: We run varied workshops on the last Friday of the month from 1pm to 3pm. These include learning new skills. We have memory box making, kintsugi, sewing, willow weaving, pottery and more. Get in touch for more information.
"There was a lovely moment of seeing something broken, that will never be the same, made whole with its own new beauty" Kintsugi Attendee
Lunch Club: We meet monthly on the 2nd Monday of the month from 12 noon to 2 pm at various locations throughout Gloucestershire. Share a meal and your experiences in a supportive.
"I really enjoyed today!" Westonbirt Lunch Club Attendee
Storms Walks: These bi-monthly walks take place on Sundays at various locations throughout Gloucestershire. Connect with nature and others while finding solace in the great outdoors.
Our peer support groups provide a space for you to share, connect, and heal together. You are not alone on this journey, and Sunflowers is here to support you every step of the way.
Join Us for Peer Support
If you would like to learn more about our peer support groups or attend a session, please don't hesitate to contact us here. Together, we can find strength in shared experiences and support one another on the path to healing and hope.
NICE Guidelines Encourage Peer Support
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recognizes the importance of peer support after suicide loss. It promotes social inclusion, reduces health inequalities, and helps individuals stay engaged in education and employment. Offering a wide choice of tailored support is recommended, either directly or through local partner organizations.
Why Peer Support Matters at Sunflowers
At Sunflowers, we understand that healing is often most effective when it happens alongside others who share similar experiences. Our Peer Support and Social Groups bring together individuals who have been bereaved by suicide. Spending time with people who genuinely understand the depth of despair, confusion, guilt, and grief can significantly reduce feelings of isolation.
Our Peer Support Groups
Our peer support groups are open to all Sunflowers registered families, and there's no requirement to attend every session. We offer a variety of informal and relaxed settings to help you build strong and lasting support relationships with others who "get it."