Bereavement

Run by Weston Hospice Care

Duration – Two days

Open to – Everyone

Credits – 12

Understanding Bereavement and Grief Workshop

Over the 2 days of training we aim to give you an introduction to some of the key themes of bereavement and grief and to consider your own responses and feelings about death and bereavement. We aim to enhance your skills in working alongside people experiencing bereavement and to consider your own communication skills in these situations.

We will give time to consider the particular responses of children and young people facing the death of significant people in their lives, and again consider your own responses to these events.

We will also give some space to consider the importance of self-care and support for people who work in these settings.

We aim to give a general introduction in Day 1 as it is important to have a good understanding of bereavement and grief generally before applying this to children and young people. Day 2 will build on the knowledge and discussions from Day 1. Day 2 will also be more practical with more space for discussion.

In some more detail:

Day 1 – An Introduction to Death, Grief and Bereavement and the Impact on Children and Young People

• The language of death and bereavement
• Personal attitudes, beliefs about and responses to death
• An overview of Bereavement Models and Theories
• An overview of listening skills and communication styles
• Responses of children and young people to death and loss

Day 2 – Working with Children and Young People

• The use of creative techniques for working with children and young people
• Discussions of case studies involving children and young people
• Overview of the impact of death by suicide and homicide on children and young people, and how to be alongside anyone in these situations.
• The importance of support for those working in these settings, and how to help ourselves and each other

Book here via email to clare.waddy@westonhospicecare.org.uk