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Supporting neurodivergent grieving children

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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What happens at a crematorium?

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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What is Creative Therapy?

Creative Therapy is a way for children and young people to process their grief when they may not be ready to talk or have the language to explain what they are feeling. Books, games, art, journalling, play and music can provide a space that allows children and young people to ...
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Talking about tragic events with children and young people

Terrorist attacks, as well as natural and man-made disasters, are, sadly, regular occurrences these day - in the last few years we have seen multiple attacks in the UK and around the world. When these events hit the news it is important to think about how and what we communicate ...
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