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Everyone grieves in their own way

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There is no right or wrong way to grieve. You may have heard ideas like the stages of grief. Or people may say things like “you must be feeling very sad” or “have a good cry and let all your feelings out”. This can be particularly true for children and ...
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12 things I wish I’d known about grief

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From the often talked about 'five stages of grief' to the idea that grieving people should be crying all the time, there are many common myths about grief. The Winston's Wish team look at the truth behind these myths and reveal 12 things you should know about grief. 1. There aren't ...
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How to help bereaved children understand grief

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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 ...
Nature can help children cope with grief

How nature can help bereaved children to cope with their grief

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Being out in nature can help bereaved children and young people in a number of ways. From helping children to process their feelings to helping them understand the concept of death, our team explore some of the ways nature can help grieving children to cope with their grief and suggest ...
Preparing children for the death of a parent

How to prepare children for the death of a parent

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Preparing children for the death of a parent is an incredibly difficult thing to do. Whether this is from a long-term illness, like cancer or MS, or a more sudden circumstance, such as an accident or stroke, this is a heartbreakingly sad situation for the whole family. There is no right ...
When should children return to school after a bereavement

When should children return to school after a bereavement?

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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 decided when your child should return to school after a bereavement, including how your child feels about school, ...
Supporting bereaved teenagers

How to support a teenager who is grieving

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The death of a parent, sibling or other loved one is a devastating experience for any young person and often adults don’t know what to say or how to support them, especially if they are a teenager. Teenage years are a challenging time, full of hormonal changes, working out who ...
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