Support Group Meetings

In the days after Jack’s death, Jack’s mum Arlene was desperate to speak to someone like her who had lost a child.

Despite searching the internet and calling several helplines, she was unable to find adequate support for bereaved parents in Scotland. Since October 2013, Brightest Star has held monthly support group meetings “Tea & Talk” in Glasgow for parents who have lost a child. These meetings are an informal opportunity for parents to talk about their child, their life and their grief. There is no pressure to talk at the meetings and it does not matter how recent or long ago your child died, what age your child was or what caused your child to die; every bereaved parent is welcome at Brightest Star.

What is “Tea & Talk”?

“Tea & Talk” is an informal gathering where parents can share their stories, discuss their grief, and remember their children. There is no pressure to speak; whether your loss is recent or occurred years ago, regardless of your child’s age or the circumstances of their passing, every bereaved parent is welcome at Brightest Star.

Many parents who have attended our sessions have found the experience to be incredibly beneficial, providing comfort and understanding during a challenging time.

We understand that it can be daunting coming along to a meeting for the first time and for that reason, sometimes parents bring a relative or friend to their first meeting with them. If you would like to meet with a bereaved parent but you feel that are not ready to attend a group meeting then Brightest Star can accommodate this through individual meetings and one on one counselling sessions. If you are a bereaved parent and this is something that you would like to enquire about then please email Arlene on emailus@brighteststar.org.uk

Upcoming Support Group Meetings