Tilehurst Methodist Church
Extra Help and Support
The following pages include information and also links to websites for support relating to different aspects of life to help you and your family adapt and cope at this moment in time as we are experiencing the impact of the Corona virus.
Spirituality and mental health
For those that have a formalised Christian belief: Meditation Monday: Soul Care for a Chaotic Covid-19 filled Lent
App (Android / iPhone) with daily support: Lectio 365 (24-7prayer.com)
For those that might like to meditate:
- Guided meditations (self-compassion.org)
- Free Mindfulness resources (freemindfulness.org)
- Relaxing reflective music (youtube.com)
If you are struggling with stress and anxiety the NHS has a list of recommended mental health support groups helplines (nhs.uk).
Information for those who have experienced the death of someone either through Corona Virus or other conditions
Grief and bereavement can be difficult times in our lives and the following websites give information when our grief is impacted by the Corona Virus.
CRUSE Bereavement Care
CRUSE (cruse.org) has a comprehensive set of resources specifically tailored to coronavirus. They include:
Additional sources of bereavement support can be obtained from the following organisations
GriefChat
GriefChat (griefchat.co.uk) is a safe space for grieving or bereaved people to be able to share their story, explore their feelings and be supported by a qualified bereavement counsellor. In addition to this, GriefChat can help bereaved people to consider if they need additional support and where to get this from.
Using GriefChat is free of charge and is open Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm (UK time) to grieving or bereaved people.
At A Loss
AtaLoss.org is a charitable movement of people across the UK who are passionate about enabling the bereaved to receive the support that they need - in easing the pain together. A simple search screen allows the person to enter key details (relationship to deceased, persons age, location) and see a list of appropriate local services.
Supporting children and young people
Talking to children and young people about the Coronavirus.
- Young Minds (youngminds.org.uk) Talking to your child/ teenager about Coronavirus and tips for parents and a parents helpline to support family well being.
