Good Mourning by coaches
The passing away of someone you love has a big impact on your life. How do you deal with it, what does it mean for the rest of your life? You may feel that this experience gets in the way of your studies. You may have difficulties concentrating and run into all kinds of questions. In the ‘Good Mourning’ group, you create space for coping with your loss. The emphasis of this group is on sharing and exchanging experiences and stories with a group of fellow sufferers.
| For whom | Utrecht University students facing loss. The support groups consist of students grieving various causes of death. |
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| Provider | The Dutch Good Mourning group is guided by Jorn den Hertog and Jan Willem Stenvers, both spiritual counselors, and Yke Eijkemans, well-being trainer from Student Well-being. Spiritual counselors provide professional guidance and space for conversations about meaningfulness and philosophy of life and together with you look for what can give you support and comfort. |
| Duration | 5 sessions of 2 hours |
| Where and when? | January 26, February 2, February 23, March 9, March 23 |
| Language | Dutch |
Dates and practical information
Good Mourning NL consists of five meetings, which take place in the city center, at an inspiring location outside the educational context. The exact dates and times are:
- Monday, January 26 | 14:00 - 16:00
- Monday, February 2 | 14:00 - 16:00
- Monday, February 23 | 14:00 - 16:00
- Monday, March 9 | 14:00 - 16:00
- Monday, March 23 |14:00 - 16:00
Introduction interview and questions
Before the first session, there is a short individual introductory meeting with one of the coaches to see if the group suits you. Any questions? Mail to studentwellbeing@uu.nl