Living with Loss Creative Grief Workshop – February 2026
Have you been struggling since the death of a loved one?
The Living with Loss Creative Grief Workshop, led by Abi May, will be held at Shallowford House this February. This special two-day workshop is designed to help you find a way forward in your changed circumstances following the life-changing loss of bereavement.
Through led sessions, creative activities, crafts, and group discussions, participants will explore:
- Coping with the emotional, psychological, social, practical and spiritual impact of bereavement
- Remembrance of loved ones
- Ways of living a changed life from which a loved one is now absent
Workshop Details
📅 Dates: Two consecutive Saturdays – 21st & 28th February 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍 Location: Shallowford House, Staffordshire, ST15 0PB
💷 Cost: £70 for both days (includes lunch, snacks, limitless hot drinks, and all retreat materials). Financial help is available if needed.
Who Can Attend?
Those bereaved of a close friend, spouse or partner, child, or other family member (at least six months since bereavement)
- Open to adults aged 21 and over
- Gentle Christian spiritual content, but open to those of all faiths and none
- Attending this workshop makes you eligible for the Living with Loss follow-on events
About the Leader
The workshop is led by Abi May – author, bereaved mother, retreat leader and educator. You can find more about her work at www.livingwithloss.co.uk
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Location
Shallowford House is a comfortable property set in its own grounds in rural Staffordshire, near Stone – less than 15 minutes’ drive from Stafford and with easy access from M6 Junction 14. Learn more at www.shallowfordhouse.org
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Comments from Previous Participants
“The content of the bereavement sessions was excellent and the approach varied, interactive and all very clearly presented.”
“I thought Abi led the sessions with sensitivity and compassion.”
“This was a first-class retreat which I found extremely helpful.”
“I had no idea, really, what to expect this week. I am returning home feeling assured that I will survive and continue to take ‘small steps’ on my journey.”
📞 To reserve your place or for more information, call Shallowford House on 01785 760233.
👉 Visit: www.livingwithloss.co.uk
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