Someone you love has died -a leaflet for children Under 5

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Dealing with suicide around children

A child dealing with bereavement through suicide is more likely to need professional help but the support of those around them is also very important.
How to Explain Funerals & Cremations to a Child

It is important to use clear and simple language when describing funerals, burials or cremation. Here is our advice for explaining these to children
How Children React to Death

Children's reactions and understanding of death can depend on their development age, so we have listed below more information based on age but if you require more specific details, please get in touch.
Someone you love has died - a leaflet for young people aged 12 and over

A useful downloadable guide to talk to young people aged 12 years and over.
Someone you love has died - a leaflet for children aged 6-11

A useful downloadable guide to talk to children aged between 6-11 years.

Make A Referral

We accept referrals from professionals and families for children aged between 3-18 years and their parents/carers affected by the death or terminal illness of someone important to them
How to Explain Funerals & Cremations to a Child

It is important to use clear and simple language when describing funerals, burials or cremation. Here is our advice for explaining these to children
Play Therapy

Play Therapy helps young children experiencing trauma due to their bereavement communicate their feelings and work through their grief using the natural form of play
Free Specialist Bereavement Support for Children & Families

The Children's Bereavement Centre is a registered charity that provides free specialist support for children and young people aged 3 -18 years as well as their parents or carers who are affected by the death or terminal-illness of someone important to them.
Training for Professionals

We offer a number of training sessions for professionals, who want to build on their knowledge and skills to support children and young people affected by the death or terminal illness of someone important to them.
Where We Cover

Locations across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire that you can access our service.
Pre-Bereavement Support

We also work with children who have someone close to them who have been given a terminal diagnosis.
Training for Parents & Carers

“You can’t protect your children from the pain of loss, but there is a great deal you can do to strengthen their coping skills and to nurture their emotional health & happiness; now, and in the future. Find out more about our FREE training sessions.
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Conference 2022

Our annual conference Supporting Mental Health through Bereavement and Loss will help anyone who may need to support bereaved children and young people to understand the impact of grief, loss, and trauma on a child’s physical, emotional and mental health.