The Fifth Season

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Grief, Loss and Palliative Support

Let’s talk about grief, loss, death and dying: from the sad news to coping and planning ahead.
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When you need time to stand still

– and a season for grief.

Do you ever mutter these words:
  • That time races on yet a heavy weight of sadness has you stuck?
  • Or perhaps a friend has died, and you don’t know what to say to their family?
  • Or perhaps you are facing a life-limiting illness and would like ideas how to plan ahead?
The Fifth Season is a professional service for people facing grief, loss and matters related to dying and the palliative experience: we support you and your loved ones at any stage of this difficult journey. Whether past or current, whether related to age or a diagnosis and whether this is your experience or someone close to you; we can walk alongside you.

Palliative Support

Derived from the Latin ‘palliare’ meaning ‘to cloak’, The Fifth Season offers a non-medical cloak of support where you need it most: practical, emotional, relationship, spiritual, for example.

A vast range of feelings and emotions arise in grief and at the end of life, I have met people who feel alone or frightened, some challenged by decisions and others energised to finish life tasks – and sometimes I have witnessed moments of realisation, inner calm and true love and joy.

Our experiences are always unique, and support is available.
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Services

Grief support services, reflecting on the beach - The Fifth Season

Grief Support

Grief is a powerful emotion and a normal response to loss, grief is  universally human yet is felt uniquely and personally. Learn to recognise grief, respond with resilience and support those who are grieving.
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End-of-Life

Support is available to help you gently move from feeling shocked and shattered, to accepting the saddest news and making the most of your precious time and energy to plan ahead for yourself and / or your loved ones.
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Grief and Loss presentations and workshops

Presentations

Workshops and presentations for organisations, groups, charities, schools and professional development events. Topics and format are specifically tailored for your group. Please feel free to discuss your ideas.
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Kia ora, I'm Liz

For as long as I can remember I have been interested in people and their life stages. My upbringing in the UK, Europe and Kuwait introduced me to difference, disability and dying. As a child I saw the impact of accidents and illness on family members and friends. Coming to adulthood, the end-of-life experiences of those I lived and worked amongst informed and shaped my knowledge - I carry an awareness that dying is a part of living and I believe that feelings of fear, mystery and disempowerment can be reduced.
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Liz Adcock-White - end-of-life doula and grief support social worker

Testimonials

"I have always found Liz to be compassionate and professional. So after my family was given some distressing news regarding the birth of my granddaughter I turned to Liz for a chat – she was the perfect person to explain to me what the future may look like for us and helped me to realize that my sadness and struggle to accept a diagnosis was ok, thankfully our situation was not palliative, however my grief was real. Liz has a lovely confident manner that was just what I needed and knowing she is so approachable is a real comfort to me for the future."

Grandmother, Grief Support  

"When I learnt that a member in our school community had a palliative diagnosis, I contacted Liz for ideas and support both for the family, especially the children in our care, and the teachers directly involved. Liz was very helpful in providing resources on coping strategies, and dealing with grief, and offered her support and practical knowledge to the family. I found her to be approachable and sensitive to the situation and the needs of the family."

Teacher, Grief Support / End-of-Life Planning  

“I have greatly appreciated Liz’s caring support as I journeyed to weave our family dynamics throughout the transition that released my mum’s soul to allow her to pass over. Liz’s strength and perceptiveness gifted me greater confidence and trust in working within our family circle. Liz embodies a high degree of sensitivity and integrity in her work, her guidance has been invaluable and of great comfort to me.”

Daughter, End-of-Life Planning  

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I look forward to hearing from you.
Feel free to contact me by phone, text or email.
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