Live talks about grief
Online information sessions about grief by Winston’s Wish for grieving young people and adults supporting bereaved children and young people.
What is grief? Is there a right way to grieve?
Grief is complex, it’s complicated and it’s messy. Whilst everyone grieves differently there are some common threads and themes that can be helpful to know. Every month, our bereavement support workers are running a live Q&A for young people on how grief can impact different aspects of your life growing up, see below for the topic this month. We also have recorded talks for 13-25 year olds and for parents, carers and other family members supporting grieving children and young people. They are called ‘Growing with grief: Guide to an undiscussed topic’ and cover the impact of grief, common feelings and ways to cope. The talks are free to access and you can watch them at your own pace.
Live Q&A: Grief during exam season (for ages 13-25)
Grief doesn’t happen in a vacuum. You are still having to experience and continue with your life whilst grieving and that’s completely unique to you. We recognise that grief can be ‘turned up’ during certain moments and milestones so we’re hosting live Q&A sessions once a month on various topics about grief. It’s your chance to ask questions and hear directly from a bereavement support worker. These sessions will be a safe space, where attendee camera and mics will be turned off throughout but you can send us your questions during the talk.
In April, the Q&A will focus on grief during exam season.
Recorded live talk: How to navigate a life with grief (for ages 13-25)
Growing with grief: Guide to an undiscussed topic
What is grief? Am I grieving the right way? How do I even start to grieve?
Grief is complex, it’s complicated and it’s messy. Whilst everyone grieves differently there are some common threads and themes that can be helpful to know when it comes to navigating life after the death of someone important to you.
Our ‘Growing with Grief’ live talk is an information session led by a Winston’s Wish Bereavement support worker covering:
- Understanding your feelings and responses after the death of someone important
- How grief impacts us and the changes of emotions and behaviours we may experience
- Coping strategies and how to address difficult feelings
You can complete the form below to have access to our pre-recorded grief talk which you can watch whenever you want and at your own pace.
Please remember that our On Demand team are on hand to support you if you’d like to talk to us about how you’re feeling by calling 08088 020 021, emailing ask@winstonswish.org or using our live chat on our website.
Recorded live talk: Grief 101 for parents and carers supporting grieving children and young people
What is grief? Is my child grieving ‘normally’? What do I say to a young person who is grieving?
Grief is complex, it’s complicated and it’s messy. Whilst everyone grieves differently there are some common threads and themes that can be helpful to know when it comes to supporting a young person following a bereavement.
Our ‘Growing with Grief’ live talk is an information session with guidance on where to start with supporting a young person through grief. Led by a Winston’s Wish Bereavement support worker we’ll cover:
- How a child or young person’s age may impact their understanding of death and grief
- How grief can affect a child or young person
- Ideas and advice to support children and young people with emotions and responses
You can complete the form below to have access to our pre-recorded grief talk which you can watch whenever you want and at your own pace.
Please remember that our On Demand team are on hand to offer advice and guidance if you’d like to talk to us about how to support a child or young person with their grief by calling 08088 020 021, emailing ask@winstonswish.org or using our live chat on our website.
Other ways to get support
Grief Support Groups
Online peer support groups for parents and carers supporting grieving children. Giving you the opportunity to meet others who know what you’re going through.
Bereavement Support Services
We offer advice and information via a Helpline, one-to-one and group support, books, resources and training for professionals.
Information and advice
Advice and resources to support children and young people, including on bereavement by suicide, homicide and serious illness.
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