Hope After Loss: A Positive Path Through Grief
Facilitated by:
Dr. Nistor Becia, MBE – Chartered Psychologist, British Psychological Society (BPS)
Mihaela Bumbaru – Clinical Psychologist, College of Romanian Psychologists (CPR)
Course Details:
Duration: Half-day
Format: Interactive workshop available in-person only
Languages: English or Romanian
Course Overview
Grief touches every life, yet the path through it can feel uncertain, lonely, or overwhelming. Hope After Loss is a compassionate, evidence-informed workshop designed to support individuals and professionals in understanding the complex emotions of grief — and finding strength, connection, and meaning after loss.
Drawing inspiration from Sir John Timpson’s A Positive Guide to Grief, and informed by clinical practice and trauma psychology, this workshop offers a gentle, human approach to healing. It validates each person’s unique experience of grief, while offering tools for resilience and emotional wellbeing.
This workshop is highly adaptable depending on the needs of the group:
If the audience includes helpers or those in supportive roles (such as care staff, therapists, educators, or volunteers), the session will focus on practical skills for supporting others through grief with empathy and emotional safety.
If the audience consists of individuals attending for personal development, the workshop will focus more deeply on self-awareness, shifting internal narratives, and finding renewed purpose after personal loss.
What You Will Learn
Understanding the Grieving Mind: Explore emotional, physical, and cognitive responses to grief — and why there’s no “right way” to grieve.
The Role of Love and Loss: Discover how attachment influences grief, and how ongoing bonds with the deceased can be healing, not harmful.
Finding Hope Again: Learn practical ways to support yourself and others through grief, using reflective exercises, self-care techniques, and communication tools.
Supporting with Sensitivity: For professionals and carers — how to hold space for others in grief with empathy, presence, and emotional boundaries.
Cultural & Individual Differences: Respect different grieving styles and practices across communities, families, and belief systems.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Anyone experiencing personal grief
- Mental health professionals and therapists
- Health and social care staff
- Bereavement support volunteers
- Carers, teachers, and community workers navigating grief with others
About the Facilitators
Dr. Nistor Becia, MBE is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS), bringing over 17 years of experience in the UK’s mental health sector. His work spans a diverse range of client groups, from community-based individuals to those in inpatient settings, and across roles in clinical care, leadership, and professional training. Renowned for his compassionate and person-centred approach, Dr. Becia was honoured with an MBE in recognition of his outstanding contributions to mental health and wellbeing in the UK.
Mihaela Bumbaru is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Romanian Psychologists (CPR). She specialises in grief and emotional trauma, and is known for her warm, grounded approach to working with vulnerable individuals and families.
Why This Workshop Matters
Grief does not follow a straight line. But through understanding, compassion, and gentle guidance, it is possible to rebuild connection, rediscover joy, and move forward with meaning — at your own pace.
This course is a space for reflection, validation, and support — where loss is met with kindness, and hope is gently restored.
Join us and take the first step on a path through grief — with insight, support, and hope.
To enquire or book, please contact us.