Resources for supporting Children and Young People

There are many great resources which may be of use when supporting a child or young person who is going to be bereaved or has already lost a loved one.

The following websites have lots of useful information and both organisations also have helplines should you wish to speak with a professional:

Winston’s Wish

Telephone Helpline: 08452 030405

Child Bereavement UK 

Telephone Helpline: 0800 02 88840

Groups

Seasons for Growth is an early intervention grief education programme aimed at helping children, young people and adults through grief, brought about through loss or significant change in their lives. Seasons for Growth is based on the belief that change, loss and grief are a normal and valuable part of life. Whilst the hospice no longer runs Seasons for Growth Groups, there are a number of places in the local community who offer such groups. It is worth checking with your child’s school if this is something they offer; alternatively, Falkirk Trinity Church regularly run these groups. More information can be found here: Seasons for Growth Bereavement Support for Children and Young People – Falkirk Trinity Church

Books

There are a number of different books which may help to support your child or young person. Child Bereavement UK have an extensive list of books which you can view here. www.childbereavementuk.org/Listing/Category/books-resources

Here are some of our most frequently recommended books for children: