Training for Parents & Carers

Training session 1: An Introduction to Childhood Bereavement and Grief

Aim: To enable parents/carers and family members to increase their understanding of childhood grief and learn helpful suggestions/practical ideas to better support their children and themselves when someone important to them has died.

Cost: FREE

Locations:

Saturday 14th September, Church of Promise, Newark. NG24 2AH. 10am-12.30pm.

To book this training, please complete this form and return to Kate.

"Really good training giving age-related understanding and representations of grief"

Training session 2 : Developing practical and creative skills to support your child/children’s grief

Aim: To increase the knowledge of parents/carers to develop practical and creative skills to help their child cope with difficult feelings/memories and create calm to help support self-regulation.

Cost: FREE

Locations:

Saturday 12^th October 2024, Oak Tree Children’s Centre, Jubilee Way South, Mansfield, NG18. Time: 10am-12.30.

This training is now full. Please contact Kate on 01636 551739 or email Kate for future dates.

Download more information about each training session here.

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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
What we Offer

We work with children and young people aged between 3 and 18 in a number of ways to provide them with the support that's right for them.
Pre-Bereavement Support

We also work with children who have someone close to them who have been given a terminal diagnosis.
Telephone Advice

If you are concerned about a child or young person affected by bereavement or terminal illness, we have trained advisors who will aim to call you back within 48 working hours of your initial enquiry.
Support for Schools

Sometimes a death can effect a whole group of children, so we also work with schools to help staff provide support for their children.
How to Talk About Death & Dying to a Child

Talking to a child about the death of someone close may be the hardest thing you have ever done or will ever do. However, children do need to be told the truth and it is preferable that it comes from a parent, carer, or someone close to them
Publications and Resources

We have created a list of books which we have found helpful when working with bereaved children, young people and their families.
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.
Groups and activities

We offer a whole range of activities for our service users and their families.

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

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Training for Parents & Carers

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