Broadcaster to address public seminar on coping with bereavement

The newly bereaved or members of the public who are struggling to cope with loss are being invited to attend a special presentation led by the author and broadcaster, Christy Kenneally, at University College Cork.

Johanna Fitzpatrick, organiser of the presentation, says for the last number of years, student counselling and the chaplaincy onsite have collaborated in order to provide support for bereaved students and staff.

“Participants in bereavement support groups report feelings of isolation and a sense of helplessness on the part of their colleagues and in the community, sometimes even within their own families, and they were appreciative of the support on offer. It was considered the next logical step to reach out to the wider community and present this evening with Christy Kenneally who is known for his wisdom, compassion and indeed humour in the area of bereavement.”