Childrens Support Groups (age up to 11yrs)
“A child can live through anything provided they are told the truth and allowed to share the natural feelings people have when they are suffering” Eda Le Shan.
1. Enough Information
Bereaved children need answers to their questions. They need information that clearly explains what has happened, why it happened and what will happen now.
2. Being Involved
Bereaved children should be asked if they want to help with important decisions that will affect them (such as planning the funeral, remembering anniversaries)
3. Family Involvement
Support for the bereaved children should include their parent(s). It should respect each child’s confidentiality.
4. Meeting Others
Bereaved children can be helped by meeting other children who have had similar experiences.
5. Telling the Story
Bereaved children have the right to tell their story. This may be through drawings, letters or puppets. The stories can be heard, read and seen by people important to the child.
6. Expressing Feelings
Bereaved children should feel comfortable showing all feelings that go with grief such as anger, sadness, guilt and anxiety. They may need help to find ways to do this.
7. Not to Blame
Bereaved children often feel they are to blame for the death. They may need help to understand this is not true!
8. Established Routines
Bereaved children should continue with interests and activities they have enjoyed if they choose.
9. School Response
Bereaved children can benefit from a positive response from school or college.
10. Remembering
Bereaved children have the right to remember the person who died for the rest of their lives. This may involve reliving memories so that the person becomes a comfortable part of the child’s ongoing life story
Please contact us for more information:
Telephone: 023 8064 7550
Email: info@simonsays.org.uk
Registered Charity No: 1088746 Since 2002
