Being a Presence for those who are Hurting
About this workshop…
Are you searching for ways to support others through their pain with compassion, empathy, and genuine understanding? Join this transformative workshop.
Learn how to offer comfort not necessarily through perfect words, but through your attentive presence. Whether you’re a caregiver, friend, professional, or someone longing to deepen your ability to help others, this workshop will equip you with practical tools, reflective exercises, and heartfelt guidance.
Step into a space where listening becomes healing and silence can speak volumes. Discover how your presence can be a beacon of Christian hope in difficult times.
This workshop is facilitated by Gaynor Lincoln who brought the the Finding Healing From Traumatic Loss or Unresolved Grief Workshops to Titoki.
Seminar Program
There will be activities in each session to help you with your particular situation.
Session 1: 9.30-10.30 am
Housekeeping
Understanding a little about each other’s circumstances
Boundaries
10.30 -11.00 am Morning Tea
Session 2: 11.00 -12.30 How pain and loss affect people
Symptoms
Our responses
The Importance of Listening
12.30 – 1pm Lunch
Session 3: 1-2pm
Taming Our Advice Monster
Barriers to Listening
Break: 2.00-2.30
Session 4: 2.30- 3.30pm
Imparting Hope
Self-care
Empathy
About Gaynor Lincoln
I work as a part time hospital chaplain and have been involved in chaplaincy for 7 years. I was a primary school teacher for many years prior to becoming a chaplain. A close family member took his life five years ago which shook my world, and out of the spiritual and emotional growth from that experience, I wrote the book “Redemptive Grief”.
The idea of this workshop, and my ‘Finding Healing from Grief and Loss’ workshop developed from finding the book was helpful to those who read it.
This workshop is $50 and includes lunch.
Comments from these who have attended previous workshops:
“Gaynor’s gentle, empathetic manner in dealing with difficult subjects shows us God’s love in an extraordinarily discerning way that is rare.” DM
“Sharing together in a safe environment was most helpful.” TN