Bereavement Support
Talking to our children about their emotions has never been more important. This video may support a conversation with your child if they are dealing with managing feelings in general OR about dealing with a seriously ill family member or a loss in the family.
The Invisible Suitcase | Child Bereavement UK
Other activities that you could try to support open conversations about illness or loss with your child are:
- Ways to stay connected with family members who are unwell:
PowerPoint Presentation (childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk)
- Ways to deal with the loss of a loved one
PowerPoint Presentation (childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk)
- Thoughts and feelings about those we miss or have lost
Little-Box-of-Big-Thoughts-Electronic-Form-Fill.pdf (theprestonassociates.com)
- Create a Memory Jar
- Create a Memory Box
- Create an Emotional First Aid Kit
Winstons-Wish-First-Aid-Kit.pdf
- Create a Beaded bracelet
Beaded-Bracelet-Winstons-Wish.pdf
- Create a Button tree
For further support please visit:
Winston’s Wish – giving hope to grieving children
Alternatively please speak to your child’s class teacher/family support team
