Chris McIndoe Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist

26/11/2025

National Grief Awareness week runs from 2nd - 8th December 2025 The aim is to raise awareness and normalize conversations around grief and loss. I will be running a grief café with Lytham Library on Wednesday 3rd December from 11.00 am until 12 noon. Come along and connect with others who have experienced loss, in a non judgemental, supportive environment. Tea & coffee will be available.

17/11/2025

If you are looking for a supportive toolkit to help children with their grief. The Helping Children With Loss programme is a fantastic resource. I am running an online course in January 2026. For more information: https://www.chrisgriefrecovery.co.uk/service-page/helping-children-with-loss-online?referral=service_list_widget

12/11/2025

*New course dates*

I'm running a Helping Children with Loss online course, Wednesdays at 6pm, starting from Wednesday 7th January 2026.

What is it?

✅This 4 session programme aims to empower you with the skills needed to help you support the children in your life to deal with their emotions.

Who is it for?

✅It's open to anyone interested in improving their communication skills around loss and emotions, and learning more about supporting children through different kinds of loss.
✅ It's particularly useful for those working in education, as well as parents and care givers.

Find out more and book your place -https://tinyurl.com/46hb8avu

22/09/2025

When we talk about grief we don't always think about the grief that comes with health issues for ourselves and our loved ones. Today's blog is here to remind you that it's okay to grieve your health.

Find out how the Grief Recovery Method can help you, by getting in touch today.

When we talk about grief, people tend to assume it’s about death, but grief is actually the normal and natural emotional response to a loss of any kind.[1] One of the losses we often don’t think about is the loss of health. This can be the loss of your own health or the loss of the health of a l...

01/08/2025

I have been really enjoying speaking at these Navigating PF sessions. A life limiting diagnosis comes with a whole raft of grief and loss, both for the person and their loved ones. During these sessions I talk about coming to terms with a diagnosis like pulmonary fibrosis, sharing simple changes you can make to help manage your mental wellbeing and adapt to any new challenges you may face.

The next session is on Wednesday 6th August, 3-4pm and it's open to anyone affected by pulmonary fibrosis.

If you have been impacted by a life limiting illness and are looking for support, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Have you or a loved one recently been told you have pulmonary fibrosis (PF)? You are not alone, and we are here to help.💜

📅Join us for our upcoming recurring webinar, An Introduction to Navigating the PF Journey, on Wednesday 6 August, from 3-4pm.

This month we'll be joined by Kate Osborne, an ILD nurse specialist from Guys and St Thomas', Chris McIndoe a grief specialist, and Sarah Webster, who is living with PF.

Topics include:

- What pulmonary fibrosis is
- Coming to terms with a diagnosis
- How to talk to friends and family about it

We’ll also introduce the range of support that we offer at Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis, and you’ll have the chance to ask your own questions in a live Q&A with our expert panel.

The webinar is a recurring series and will repeat on the first Wednesday of every month between 3-4pm, so if you can't make this one, you can always join a future session.

Find out more and sign up here:
https://ow.ly/AO5C50WxmYZ

02/12/2024

Don't forget the pop up support cafe for National Grief Awareness Week is tomorrow at Fig & Olive , 9.30 - 11am!

11/11/2024

As part of National Grief Awareness Week 2024, I'm running another pop-up support café at Fig & Olive on Tuesday 3rd December, 9.30 - 11am.

If you're looking for a safe and supportive environment to talk about grief, want to learn more about how to support loved ones or just want more information about the Grief Recovery Method, come along for a coffee and a chat!

If you're interested in coming along, please register your interest here - https://forms.office.com/r/M12eYfKYN8 to help give an idea of numbers.

The event is free and open to everyone, so please share with anyone who you think might be interested. I look forward to seeing you there!

16/04/2024

I spent this weekend at the Grief Recovery Institute UK conference, and the key thing I'm taking away is the reminder that being a Grief Recovery Specialist is all about getting out there, talking to grievers, and giving people space to be heard. Taking that first step to reach out and acknowledge that you are looking for support is often the hardest part of recovery. So, if you're not sure whether the Grief Recovery Method is right for you, or you just want some support in taking that first step, then why not book in for a free consultation with me? My diary is open and I would love to meet you!

https://shorturl.at/czAPS

29/12/2023

Just two days left to get £30 off the Helping Children with Loss course with code NEWYEAR24 at the checkout!
https://shorturl.at/uCHT2

*New Course Dates!*

I’m running a Helping Children With Loss course in January, starting Monday 8th January 2024 at St Joseph’s church hall, Ansdell.

New Year New Skill? By completing this 4 session course, you will equip yourself with the skills to help you support the children in your life to deal with emotional pain.

Find out more and book your place - https://shorturl.at/dBDN1

11/12/2023

*OFFER* - £30 off the Helping Children with Loss course if you book by 1st January, use code NEWYEAR24 at the checkout! https://shorturl.at/uCHT2

*New Course Dates!*

I’m running a Helping Children With Loss course in January, starting Monday 8th January 2024 at St Joseph’s church hall, Ansdell.

New Year New Skill? By completing this 4 session course, you will equip yourself with the skills to help you support the children in your life to deal with emotional pain.

Find out more and book your place - https://shorturl.at/dBDN1

08/12/2023

BLUE CHRISTMAS 2023
You are warmly invited to join us for our annual service to remember our loved ones and also to allow those of you who are just struggling with the thought of celebrating for whatever reason. The service will take place at Lytham Methodist Church on Thursday 14th December at 7pm. There will be the traditional story of Christmas, carols, music and an act of remembrance for our loved ones. There will.be light refreshments after the service . If you would like to join us, post here or phone the office 01253 733909. Feel free to share this post with anyone you feel.may wish to join us.

28/11/2023

Are you looking for a space safe to talk about grief / loss? Do you want to find out how to support someone you love who is having a tough time?

As part of National Grief Awareness Week (2nd – 8th December), I’m running a pop-up support café at Fig & Olive in Lytham on Tuesday 5th December (10-11am).

Pop down for a coffee and a chat with a supportive specialist in a welcoming and relaxing environment.

Everyone is welcome!