By Linda Rowett | Director
Here in Ireland we are making tentative moves towards opening up various aspects of societal life whilst juxtaposed with the uncertainty of possible new outbreaks. People are embracing the freedom and yet also aware that there might be a cost attached. It certainly is a time to pause and reflect on what is important in life, what do we consider essential and to appreciate our personal connections more than ever.
We are conducting more and more face to face counselling as people tire of online options. Zoom has certainly proved a fast friend over the worst of 'lock-down' but the majority of our clients want to have interaction with a person in the same space as they are. Interestingly we have found an increase in people seeking counselling amongst those who would always appear 'all together' - as if they have reached a limit emotionally that they can't contain. We see that as a good sign really - that people acknowledge their need of help more and reach out for support.
We look forward in September to starting a new Bereavement Support Group in the Galway area. No doubt there will be those who have lost loved ones to covid who are looking for support whilst they grieve the loss. So many who have not been able to be with family or friends to help process their grief, be held or supported through the loneliness and dark moments. We hope to increase their support network to some degree and provide a safe space where they can talk about the unspeakable.
In two weeks time 4 courageous and wonderful friends of Hope Trust will be undertaking a 35 mile hike over the Mountains of Mourne in Northern Ireland as a fundraiser for our charity. We are so appreciative of their encouragement and support and trusting that they will be safe and protected on their journey.
Any support at all that we receive is such an encouragement to us - so to have people make such an effort on our behalf is very moving.
We thank all those who have supported us in the past - your gifts were put to good use.
God bless you all
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