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Supporting neurodivergent grieving children

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Grief is a unique experience, and each person will experience this differently, no matter their age, location, cognitive ability or neurotype. Often, grief support focuses on word-based ways to work through grief, such as writing in a diary or talking to a loved one or professional who will listen. Whilst ...

Navigating Valentine’s Day as a widowed parent

Advice, Blog
Valentine’s Day can be a tough date for widowed parents, stirring up memories of love and loss. But as many members of the peer support network at WAY Widowed and Young have found, it can also be an opportunity to reclaim the day, whether through self-care, celebrating friendship or showering ...
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What to send to a grieving child or young person

Advice
As a family we received over 100 sympathy cards, only 1 was for me. Henri, Youth Ambassador It can be difficult to know what to say, but sending a card of support to a child or young person following the death of someone close to them can help them know that they ...
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7 ways to support a child or young person bereaved of both parents

Advice
Supporting a child or young person who has been bereaved of both parents can be emotionally challenging and is an incredibly important responsibility. As they navigate their grief journey, the child or young person may need your support in many ways, and they will need you to be understanding, stable, ...
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Coping with Christmas: Tips from WAY Widowed and Young members

Advice, Blog
Christmas can be especially tough for bereaved families. Getting through the festive season can take a lot of strength and some creative thinking. Here are some tips from members of the charity WAY Widowed and Young members about how they have coped… I’ve genuinely taken the pressure off myself when it comes ...
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What happens at a crematorium?

Advice, Blog
We’re sharing this piece written by Jason King, Head of Quality and Standards at Westerleigh Group, to dispel a few myths around crematoriums and help you understand more about visiting with a child or young person. If you’ve never been to a crematorium before, you may think of them as being ...
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Halloween half term tips from WAY

Advice, Blog
Supporting bereaved children during half-term and Halloween can be challenging, especially when the nights are closing in and talking about ghosts and other spooky themes may trigger emotions linked to loss. Here are some helpful tips from our friends at WAY Widowed and Young to help navigate the upcoming school ...
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