No one should have to grieve alone. Kirsty Hunt from Cruse Bereavement Care discusses how to support someone who’s grieving. We also hear from our colleague Catriona on how she’s coping after a sudden loss and the bereavement support group she’s set up.
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The mental health toolbox
Leaders and managers will daily face unexpected challenges and requests on their time to support staff. In this session we explore the dangers of having a single approach to respond to the various mental health issues staff experience and ask for any staff who manager, support or work in a team, what tools they can have to be ready to support others and how to tailor our support to the specific settings we are in. The session includes a brief input to the ways that the Railway Chaplains can support your teams.
To suicide and beyond
It was Christmas 2008, and Chris Parker planned to end his life - but circumstances changes and Chris ended up walking away. That situation changed his life forever. It took several years to appreciate what happened. Fast forward a few years, and Chris joined Network Rail's Train Planning department. He observed Network Rail’s culture and attitude towards mental health at that time. He knew there was room for improvement.
Supporting the railway family to stay well
Railwayman Paul Stanford experienced train accidents, rail suicides and distressed rail passengers, resulting in his PTSD diagnosis. Hear his story, how he recovered, and his coping techniques for stress.