Dr. John Wilson
Dr. John Wilson PhD. John has specialised in bereavement and loss for 20 years, as a counsellor, supervisor and trainer. He is author of Supporting People through Loss and Grief: An Introduction for Counsellors and Other Caring Practitioners.
He completed his PhD in 2000 after six years of case study research with bereaved clients. John is a visiting research fellow at York St John University and Director of Bereavement Services at York St John University Counselling and Mental Health Clinic.
Since early March, John has taken a close interest in adapting the outcomes of his doctoral thesis to supporting clients bereaved of a loved one from Covid-19 and those bereaved from other causes during the lockdown.
With other counsellors he runs a closed support group on social media, for those bereaved during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Not to be missed!
Lorraine Faulkner
Presented in a clear accessible way over six jam packed sessions. Highly recommend for the passion and knowledge that John freely imparts throughout. Thank you.
Read MorePresented in a clear accessible way over six jam packed sessions. Highly recommend for the passion and knowledge that John freely imparts throughout. Thank you.
Read LessMelanie Whyatt
A thorough and comprehensive training on bereavement developed by an erudite and engaging trainer. Thank you.
A thorough and comprehensive training on bereavement developed by an erudite and engaging trainer. Thank you.
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Melanie Chesnokov
Excellent overview of current and past research and practice around bereavement and grief.
Excellent overview of current and past research and practice around bereavement and grief.
Read LessJulie Hallatt
Very informative with lots of appropriate examples.
Very informative with lots of appropriate examples.
Read LessEmily Blyth
Massively enjoyed John's content and delivery. Very informative. Format was great and easy to access.
Massively enjoyed John's content and delivery. Very informative. Format was great and easy to access.
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