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Building confidence rather than perfection

Talking about Bereavement Podcast

28/05/26

Building confidence rather than perfection 

In this episode, Dr Clare Tucker talks to Dr Erin Thompson, Founder and Director, Loss Foundation / Clinical Psychologist who shares how her personal experience of loss led her to found The Loss Foundation – the UK’s only charity specialising in support for people bereaved by cancer. Erin shares how health and social care staff can build confidence rather than seek perfection when talking to those who are bereaved. Erin highlights the importance of acknowledgement, honest conversations and the value of group-based support.

You can listen to the episode on Spotify or visit the Podcast page for more information.

Please visit The Loss Foundation website for further information.

transcript for this podcast can be found here.