1st Edition
Guide to Supporting Children through Bereavement and Loss Emotional Wellbeing in School and at Home
Introduction
Considerations
1. Grief
2. Listening
3. My First Aid Kit
4. Anxiety
5. Helping Children to Express Emotions
6. Memories and Special Times
7. Breathing
8. Relaxation
9. Mindfulness
10. Other Activities
11. Group Work
12. Additional Support
Biography
Hollie Rankin is a counsellor who has worked with and supported children, young people and their families within schools in the North East over the last ten years. Her recent books on trauma and bereavement were prompted by a noticeable gap in resources to help to guide adults when supporting children in emotionally-challenging circumstances.
The resource pack is a must have, sharing a wide range of ideas to support children through tough times. It’s invaluable!
Charlotte Kerr, Behaviour Practitioner
Due to increased waiting times and lack of outside agency support, pressure is being placed on schools to help children cope with what can be an upsetting and stressful world. Supporting with mental health is an area teachers often lack confidence in. These books and resources offer the starting point needed and enable teachers and teaching assistants to feel like this is an area they can support with. Beautifully illustrated and a pleasure to read. After years of searching I know there is nothing quite as good as this out there!
Corrin Watson, Assistant Head Teacher and SENCO
These wonderful stories are so easy for children to relate to, and understand the feelings and meanings shared. The resource books are ideal for helping children to explore their emotions, and for parents, carers and school staff to feel equipped to help them to do so.
Gemma Oliver, Learning Mentor
This book helps to explains loss in a beautiful way that children will be able to understand. A lovely read for such a hard subject. It removes the stigma and the recourse guide aids parents, carers and professionals from all areas to be able to tackle this and enable children to work through their pain. I can't recommend these books enough.
Rosie Cottam, Child Psychotherapist
