Supporting Children & Young People Affected by Bereavement

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity are presenting how to support children and young people who are affected by loss and bereavement. This will include a brief overview of theories, and models/formulations of responses to loss and bereavement. Covering psychoeducation, developmental aspects, psychological aspects of grief and how they compare between children and adults. We plan to use case studies/video clips and a creative activity to explore the subject.

This Study Day is aimed at:

Teachers, teaching assistants, family support workers, nurses or healthcare professionals and anyone who is working with young people who may be affected by loss or bereavement.

This Study Day will cover:

• Young people’s understanding of, and responses to, loss and bereavement

• An introduction to psychological theories of loss and grief and how they can be applied to young people

• What adults can do to help young people affected by loss and bereavement

• How to support staff working in this area

• Information about resources available to help

This session may not suitable for anyone who is facing or who has experienced bereavement in the last 12 months.