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Grief and children looked after: a foster carer’s perspective

Advice, Blog
Written by Winston’s Wish Bereavement Counsellor and Foster Mum, Elin Clements  There is no grief like the grief that doesn’t speak   Henry Wadsworth Longfellow During Foster Care Fortnight, I am reflective about the children and young people who are unable to be with their birth families, whilst sometimes dealing with the death of ...
When should children return to school after a bereavement

When should children return to school after a bereavement?

Advice
A question we are often asked following the death of a parent, sibling, or other important person, is “should my child go back to school yet?” There are many things to consider when deciding when your child should return to school after a bereavement, including how your child feels about school, ...
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How to help bereaved children understand grief

Advice
Often, people will talk about the ‘different stages of grief,’ suggesting that everyone’s grief follows the same path through the stages of grief and that their grief will get smaller over time. We know from our experience that it’s not that simple and we prefer to look at it another ...
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Coping with stress when grieving: Advice from widowed parents

Advice, Blog
When you’re grieving, everyday life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Stress can creep in quietly or hit like a wave. To mark Stress Awareness Month, our friends at WAY Widowed and Young are sharing some words of advice from their members. Drawing on their experiences as widowed parents, they share six ...
Mother and young daughter hugging - Managing separation anxiety in children after a bereavement - Winston's Wish

Managing separation anxiety in children after a bereavement

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Separation anxiety is the feeling of extreme fear or distress when someone is separated from an emotional attachment, such as a parent, a loved one, or a place they feel safe, like their home. This is quite common in grieving children or young people.   They might be worried about going to school, ...
Dad and daughter sat at a table doing colouring - supporting neurodivergent grieving children

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 ...
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