Andy Langford
@Andy_GriefEXP
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Chief Operating Officer @crusecare I'll be tweeting about grief, bereavement, suicide and mental well-being. All views are my own.
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Joined October 2019
A few words I thought could help others understand someone’s Grief. Please help me adjust to my new normal. I might on days not want to face the world, but please keep asking me. When the funeral is over, this is when I need you the most. #grief #OpenUpToGrief #NGAW19 #poem
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One of our wonderful young ambassadors Zoe, explaining why the Winston's Wish Crisis Messenger is such a vital resource for bereaved young people in crisis
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A very timely and thought-provoking piece on 'disenfranchised grief', featuring our @Andy_GriefEXP 💜 Thank you @katie_martin_fx.
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Around the world, different cultures and faiths have ways to remember the dead. This #Halloween, @DyingMatters is asking: Which of our loved ones do we want to bring to mind so that they are not forgotten? Who is it that you want to say: #IRemember? https://t.co/B8exlZ9Rd6
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Really looking forward to this project coming to fruition. A great idea.
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If you do one thing today, tell your nearest and dearest how much you love them ❤️
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Hallowe'en and All Saints Day were typically times of remembrance. To honour this, we will be holding a social media campaign all next week. I Remember will be a chance to share a photo and a memory of a friend or family member who has died. #IRemember
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Well worth reading this article by Dr. Charles Corr https://t.co/bIUnA7ysqi it is the most detailed review of ‘the five stages’ and critically and respectfully reviews the difficulties with these somewhat simplistic models of grief - and yes you can read the full article online.
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This article offers a reflective analysis of one well-known psychological theory, the so-called ‘five stages’ in coping with dying and coping with bereavement. Despite widespread acceptance among t...
Shown a book today, called The Sixth Stage of Grief. Even if it's as an homage, the idea of a 'sixth stage' continues to tie us to this idea that grief is prescriptive. There are better ways of sharing our understanding of grief and embracing it for what it is. This is dangerous.
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We had a fantastic evening @StJamesPalace yesterday celebrating our 60th anniversary with Her Majesty The Queen 💜 The Queen met many of our amazing volunteers who give up their time to support people who have been bereaved @RoyalFamily #CruseAt60
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