Helping children and young people deal with feelings of bereavement and loss

This is a course that can be adapted to fit the time scale that you have.  We currently have delivered this as a whole day and half a day course but could plan a two-hour twilight taster session.

We are two experienced trainers Deborah Price and Clair Barnard who have been working and training in childcare and playwork for many years.  Our specialisms are equalities, inclusion and emotional literacy.

At present we deliver this course as part of the training programme for Brighton and Hove early years and playwork staff and it has been very successful and is always oversubscribed.  We would be happy to extend this to your organisation and discuss with you how best to do this.

The course looks at our own experiences of grief and loss and how we help children work though their feelings. We work sensitively looking at the wider meaning of loss (loss of a pet, breakdown of the family, moving home and/or school) and also the cultural background and different death practices around the world. Information can be found on dealing with issues associated with bereavement on websites such as EverydayHealth and many more. If you are looking for more in depth knowledge or training, then this is the course for you.

Every participant will receive an extensive bereavement pack, which includes book lists, local and national organisations and useful articles.

This is training that we feel is essential in order to help teachers, play leaders, nursery workers and child minders to support children in a times of change and difficulty.

Our fees are £550 for a full days training in Brighton and Hove and can be discussed for half day or taster sessions or for training outside this area.

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