Bereavement
What is bereavement?
What is bereavement?
Bereavement is the experience of losing someone important to us. It is characterised by grief, which is the process and the range of emotions we go through as we gradually adjust to the loss.
What does bereavement look like?
What does bereavement look like?
Anxiousness
Sad
Withdrawn
Lonely
Angry
Guilty
Numb
Physically unwell
Unable to sleep or concentrate
What to do if a child discloses bereavement
What to do if a child discloses bereavement
Alert your DSL team at the earliest opportunity available
Inform the Learning Manager of the child
The child may feel guilt so reassure this is a common feeling but is in no way their fault or responsibility
Be non-judgemental about how they're feeling
How to support a child through bereavement
How to support a child through bereavement
Encourage normal routines to be maintained
Encourage the child to continue things they enjoy doing
Remind them of the support services available
Encourage the child to express how they're feeling
It is important to note that everyone grieves in different ways. Grief is a personal issue and everyone is different, therefore it is imperative that a non-judgemental approach is taken when discussing the loss of a loved one with a child.
It is important to note that everyone grieves in different ways. Grief is a personal issue and everyone is different, therefore it is imperative that a non-judgemental approach is taken when discussing the loss of a loved one with a child.
