Sunshine and Shade

Sunshine and Shade CIC provides community peer support groups and bereavement workshops in and around Chesterfield.

At a glance

Monthly bereavement peer support groups and prearranged workshops around grief, loss and healing.

How to access

Self-referral or professional referral by phone, text or email. There is no charge for services.

Before attending

Please contact Sunshine and Shade directly for current group dates and workshop details.

Sunshine and Shade, Community Interest Company provides community peer support groups, who meet monthly to provide understanding, encouragement and care, helping to motivate, normalise feelings and to give space for healing following bereavement.

It hosts four groups in and around Chesterfield – our attendees say

“I feel a lot better since I started coming, I know I am working through my grief and I am sleeping better”

“A sharing place, bringing humour, love and respect”

“The group has stopped me clinging to home”

“I feel a little more like myself” 

“I get so much pleasure out of coming, it’s good to come and talk”

“An intimate, happy and private gathering”

Sunshine and Shade also provides regular prearranged workshops on Loss and Bereavement,

These workshops have earned a reputation for being highly effective and well-received, consistently regarded as an essential resource for anyone navigating the complex journey of loss. Whether you are currently processing your own grief, seeking the tools to better support a friend or loved one, or simply possess a general interest in understanding the human experience of bereavement, the content provided offers invaluable insight.

The workshop will delve into:

Understanding Grief: Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the grieving process, recognising that grief is a natural and individual experience.

Impact on Wellbeing: The workshop will explore the far-reaching effects of grief on both physical and mental health, helping attendees recognise potential symptoms and challenges.

Self-Help Strategies: Crucially, the workshop will equip attendees with practical and invaluable self-help strategies to manage grief, promote healing, and improve overall wellbeing.

“I just wanted to thank you. I attended your grief workshop with my Mum and I didn’t know what to expect but I’m so pleased that I came. I think I have a better understanding of what she is experiencing, after the loss of my stepdad. We obviously knew she was suffering but attending your session, means we as a family are better equipped to support her and reinforce that she needs to put her needs first. It was also helpful to talk to other people who are struggling, because she has found that most people don’t understand what she is going through.”

In addition Sunshine and Shade supports community initiatives in remembrance.

There is no charge for any of our services

The groups can be accessed by referral self or profession referral, which is as easy as a phone call / text to Rachel Snowball on 07561 197972 or email hello@sunshineandshade.org.uk.