We welcome you to a free monthly gathering, open to those who have lost a child, offering a chance to connect with other grieving parents and find hope in navigating grief. This month we will be joined by Mary Ellen Smith. Mary is the author of Living with Grief, Loss and Change. She is a retired Clinical Social Worker, specialising in mental health, and has worked mostly in the U.S. before returning to Australia several years ago. Her professional background includes working in acute medical and mental health settings and private practice. Mary has a love of working with groups, believing in the power of the group process. She has experience in facilitating psycho-educational groups, therapy groups, and support groups, including creating a Huntington’s Disease family support group.