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Grief Encounter announce the departure of Harold Gittelmon from his role as Chairman after seven years of dedicated service to the organisation. Harold has decided to step down from his position, effective July 2023, but will stay on the board as a Trustee.

Father's Day can be a challenging day for those who have experienced the death of their fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, ‘Just-Like-Dad’s’ or children. Read our suggestions to help you cope with the emotions that arise on days like these.

“Why Opting In this Father’s Day, and beyond, is always a good grief idea”, says Suzy Turner Jones, CEO, Grief Encounter.

At Grief Encounter, we believe in the power of words, and use many different books and stories to give support to children and young people experiencing grief after the death of someone close.

Grief will touch everyone and can be a challenging process to navigate, especially if you are facing unique experiences and circumstances. This Pride month, we have put together specific resources to support the LGBTQ+ community to ensure that everyone receives the right, tailored support for their own unique needs. 

This Pride Month, Grief Encounter's CEO, Suzanne Turner-Jones, has written an article about Grief without Prejudice, and how we support the LGBTQ community through bereavement.

As we celebrate National Volunteers Week, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to each one of the Volunteers who support our organisation.

Dealing with exam stress whilst experiencing grief can be extremely challenging. Here are some top tips to help you manage and cope with stress this exam season.

Grief Encounter signs petition to identify the true scale of childhood bereavement

Bobby Lane, Vice-Chair of the Trustees of Grief Encounter, steps down from his role after joining the board in 2018.

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Nick Deyong to the Grief Encounter Board of Trustees. Nick brings with him a wealth of experience and professional knowledge, and is a passionate advocate for mental health and wellbeing. 

We are thrilled to announce Suzy Turner Jones, previously Director of Clinical Services, as our new Chief Executive, effective immediately.