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  • Palliative Care
  • Bereavement Support
  • Social Work

Background:

  • A training course for caregivers at Weston Hospicecare revealed a need for ongoing support among bereaved participants.
  • Strong bonds formed during the course highlighted the potential for friendships among individuals in similar caring roles.
  • The experience indicated that shared grief aids in reintegrating bereaved individuals into social networks, addressing challenges of social isolation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a support group, The Buddy Group, for bereaved caregiver givers.
  • To provide a platform for sharing experiences and facilitating reintegration into social networks.
  • To offer a structured environment for emotional expression and social connection.

Main Methods:

  • The Buddy Group meets monthly in a hospice setting, functioning as a safe space for emotional expression.
  • Participants collaboratively plan social events, fostering a sense of community and shared responsibility.
  • Experienced group members, who are former caregiver givers, transition into facilitating roles, supported by hospice professionals.

Main Results:

  • The Buddy Group, an offshoot of the 'Sharing the Journey' course, has supported 120 individuals since 2008.
  • The program currently operates five groups, with some members establishing external social networks.
  • The model "caring for the carers" is successfully implemented, with two former participants now facilitating new groups.

Conclusions:

  • Buddy Groups can be initially facilitated by hospice professionals but can become self-sustaining through experienced members.
  • Peer support within the group is crucial for navigating the bereavement journey and preventing isolation.
  • Positive feedback indicates the effectiveness of The Buddy Group in reconnecting individuals with their social networks and mitigating loneliness.