Complicated Grief is a free peer support group for grief

This free peer support group is a relaxed place where you can share with people who are experiencing grief that feels complicated. Sometimes grief is not simple. If a death was sudden, shocking, or if the relationship was difficult, the feelings can be heavy. This free peer support group is a relaxed, welcoming place where you can share your feelings with people who are experiencing grief that feels complicated. What it is: When you lose someone, the feelings are always tough. But sometimes, there are extra layers that make it even harder to talk about. Maybe you lost someone to suicide or addiction, maybe you were estranged or cut off from them, perhaps you witnessed their death and you are finding that hard or maybe you just had a complicated relationship. Whatever your situation, you don't have to carry it alone. Why join us? • People who just get it: This is a peer-led group. That means it’s run by regular people who have been through tough losses themselves. • Zero judgment: No matter what your relationship with the person was like, your feelings are welcome here. • No pressure: You can share as much or as little as you want. What happens: A peer support group is where people come together to share personal stories, listen and support one another with kindness. You will be welcomed by two hosts who are trained TNN volunteers with lived experience on the topic of the group. It is normal to feel nervous, and sharing can be a big decision. Remember you are deserving of care and support. You are welcome to join us and just listen. Our hosts will welcome you and provide an introduction, then we will ask you to introduce yourself and your reason for joining us. From then on there is no pressure to speak. Our hosts will facilitate the conversation. A peer support group is a supportive space where people can: Share stories and how our experiences are currently impacting our lives Talk about our feelings and emotions Share and discuss coping strategies Group guidelines: We have some basic guidelines that we ask everyone to adhere to, to ensure this remains an inclusive space for everyone: • Our groups are confidential; please don’t discuss specifics outside of the space, and no recording of the group is permitted. • This is a space for you to share your experience honestly and without judgement or expectation. • There is never any pressure to speak or share if you do not wish to. You are welcome to join and just listen. • Please give the speaker our full attention: the person sharing should be the only one speaking. • If the co-host or I step in to redirect the conversation either due to the interest of time or going off topic, we are not cutting you off. • Please be kind to yourself and each other. • Please listen with compassion. • We do not compare here, everyone’s experience is valid and to be respected. Please note: As a peer support group, this group is for peers to share their personal struggles and support one another. Attendees are welcome to come and listen but it is not a space to observe. You should attend to engage in peer support. It is not a space for students to contribute to their studies, for clinicians to observe, or for the press unless written agreement from the charity has been obtained. Who are The New Normal Charity? We are a Hong Kong S88 registered charity. The New Normal Hong Kong has been hosting our free peer support groups in Hong Kong since 2022. Our groups are facilitated by volunteers. While our hosts are trained to facilitate, we are not mental health professionals in this space. We do not give advice, we provide space for all of you to share, connect and support. Nobody should ever feel alone, and there is always somebody who can relate to your story. www.thenewnormalcharityhk.org If you are in crisis and don’t feel like you can keep yourself safe, there are immediate services available. 危機求助熱線如果你覺得你不能保證自己的安全 Samaritans 2341 7227 (until 10pm) 2389 2222 (24/7) Caritas 18288 SPS Hotline 23820000 Address BLANK_SPACE Co-working Space 1205, 12/F, Sea View Estate Block A, 2 Watson Road, Fortress Hill, Hong Kong How to get there Fortress Hill MTR Station Exit A From Exit A, turn left and walk along Oil Street. Cross the road and turn left onto Electric Road. Walk towards the end, Sea View Estate Block A will be on your right. Look for Block A elevator and go up to 12/F, go through the ORANGE door, walk straight and turn right. Please follow this video: 炮台山MTR前往BLANK_SPACE 路線教學.MOV