Supporting Children through Change & Loss
Length of course: 3 sessions each lasting 2 hours
For parents of: children of all ages
About the course – Supporting children through change and loss
Who is it for?
Supporting children through change and loss is for parents and carers of children who are, have been, or are likely to be in need of support through difficult transitions. Experiences such as separation, bereavement, illness or moving home can be painful and confusing and as such this course is of particular relevance for foster carers, adopters and step parents aiming to sensitively and empathetically support children through challenging circumstances.
How long is it?
Supporting children through change and loss runs as a series of 2 hour sessions, spread over 3 weeks.
What does it cover?
Supporting children through change and loss enables parents to:
- Explore and understand their own feelings and responses to change and loss.
- Support children in identifying and responding to their emotions.
- Understand grieving and facilitate the process of adjustment.
- Develop skills to support children in building resilience and moving forward.
What is the benefit of “Supporting children through change and loss”?
Supporting children through change and loss increases parent’s confidence and ability to help children deal with challenging circumstances. Parents explore the knowledge and skills they need to support children through change and growth, helping them build resilience and understanding.
“. I did the course after my daughter died because it seemed like the best way to help the other kids cope. Now I can see that things I took for granted they would understand weren’t that clear.. we were all bottling things up and skirting round things that needed to be said - that it wasn’t anyone’s fault, that we are still allowed be a family, still have fun even though we will always miss her. It’s helped us all move on.”
Agnes, daughters aged 1 and 6, son aged 12
