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Grief Support for Kids

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Winston bear icon with text that reads: Hi, and welcome! This is a special place just for you. If someone important to you has died, you might be feeling lots of different things. Feeling sad? Confused? Angry? Or maybe you've been feeling good sometimes? That's all okay. You're not alone. This page is full of real voices from other grieving children, activities including the Grief Galaxy, and ideas to support you right now. Take your time, explore, and remember, it's okay to feel however you feel.
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Winston’s Wish Grief Galaxy allows you to explore the alien emotions of grief. Work through our activity sheets with Winston Bear and start to understand how grief makes you feel.

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My Survival Kit

Write or draw things that might help you when you feel the emotions of grief

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Strange New World

Explore what has changed in your world now your person has died

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Planet Grief

Create your very own planet complete with anything you want

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My Alien Feelings

A place to write about your alien feelings

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Returning to School

Whether you’re back at school or not, you can learn how you are or were you feel about school

Grief Activity Videos

Make and Talk grief activities for children 12 and under. Text reads: tap here to find craft activities

Real Voices

Little People, Big Feelings

What I wish my friends knew about grief
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Listen to Support

12 things to know about grief
Winston's Wish, Bereavement Support Team
Grief on anniversaries, birthdays, and other special days
Winston's Wish, Bereavement Support Team
Going back to school after someone has died
Winston's Wish, Bereavement Support Team
Expressing grief when you have no memories of the person
Winston's Wish, Bereavement Support Team
Why it can be difficult to sleep when you're grieving
Winston's Wish, Bereavement Support Team
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Get immediate support from a Bereavement Specialist

Some days, grief feels way too heavy. If you’d rather talk to someone outside of family or friends, our team of bereavement specialists is here. You can speak with someone right away; no need to make an appointment or sit on long waiting lists. You can even stay anonymous if that feels better.  

Share as much or as little as you want. We’ll listen, never judge, and, if you’d like, we will suggest things that might help. You’re in control, reach out once, or as often as you need. 

Start a conversation with our bereavement team today. You can speak with us between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).   

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Click the blue ‘Chat with us’ button at the bottom right of your screen.

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Email us on ask@winstonswish.org or fill out our contact form and we’ll reply within two working days.

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Call free on 08088 020 021.

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Text or WhatsApp us on 07418 341 800. (You must be 13 or older to receive support via WhatsApp).

Not sure what help you need? 

If you’re not quite ready to connect immediately with a Bereavement Specialist, or you’re unsure which Winston’s Wish service is right for you, click the button below and fill in the form.   

I AM UNDER 13 AND LOOKING FOR GRIEF SUPPORT

Please reach out to a trusted adult, such as a parent, carer or teacher, if you need help to complete the form.   

After you send your form, our bereavement team will look at it carefully. They’ll check all the information you’ve provided to decide how best to help and guide you towards support that fits with your unique needs. Someone will be in touch within five working days to talk about the next steps. 

If you are aged 13-25, please visit our grief support for young people webpage. If you are a parent, carer or professional supporting a bereaved child or young person, please visit our dedicated parents and carers or professionals webpages.