We're pleased to announce a question and answer session for people bereaved by cancer.
The discussion will be hosted by Clinical Psychologists Dr Erin Hope Thompson and Dr Kirsten Smith from The Loss Foundation.
Erin and Kirsten will be talking about practical solutions to common problems that people experience when they are grieving, such as trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, and anything else you may be experiencing.
Erin and Kirsten will be online on Thursday 22nd January between 12 and 1pm to answer your questions.
If you're not able to attend online, then please feel free to either leave your question in advance in the comments below or email it to community@macmillan.org and we'll ask it on your behalf.
Dr Erin Hope Thompson and Dr Kirsten Smith are Clinical Psychologists working for the registered charity The Loss Foundation. They have vast experience working with people with mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression, and work to reduce psychological distress and improve wellbeing. They specialise in grief and bereavement support.
Whoops, my mistake - ta for letting me know. I'll go and edit.
Would just like to say thank u ano it's been years since I was on but ur right there isn't a length for grief 7 years on am now getting married and plan to have a pic of my sister at my wedding
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