BEREAVEMENT
Unfortunately bereavement affects us all at some point in our lives. Here are some useful groups and websites that may help if you are dealing with a bereavement in your family.
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They offer a range of resources and support options for children and their families including: • Freephone National Helpline is free to call on 08088 020 021 which offers therapeutic advice following a bereavement. The helpline provides bereavement support for parents, carers and professionals who are looking for childhood bereavement advice and support. • Online chat support designed to help children and young people talk about their grief and discuss ways to manage this via one to one support speaking to someone.
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This organisation provides support for children who have suffered from the death of a parent with a range of different services including: Grieftalk: – an online service providing support for a child, teenager or adult who has recently experienced the death of a loved one. This can be accessed in a number of ways: • TALK to grieftalk from any phone for free 0808 802 0111 • 1-2-1 CHAT live sessions with a grieftalk counsellor • TYPE send an email to grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk Family Programme - a range of services from a supportive voice at the end of a phone, group activities with like minded families at Fundays, Grief Groups and Remembrance Days, to long term one-to-one counselling. The programme is provided by professional counsellors, trained in bereavement, determining a personal plan for each individual. E-counselling service - serves the demand of the young, digitally apt community. Young people suffering from bereavement can get in contact via electronic methods including email and Skype. Contact ecounselling@griefencounter.org.uk for more information. |
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