When a child dies supporting parents and families (3-hour online)

This 3-hour interactive online workshop will explore the impact of the death of a child on a family and build confidence and skills in communicating with, and supporting, families bereaved of a child.

Learning outcomes

You will:

• Explore the impact on the family unit when a child dies.
• Recognise physical and emotional reactions to grief.
• Be aware of the incidence of child death and what research tells us about its impact.
• Gain an understanding of what parents may need when faced with the death of their child, and increased confidence in offering support appropriate to their needs.
• Explore the considerations around communicating with a dying child.
• Relate theories of grief to the experiences of the bereaved parents you encounter.
• Develop your self-awareness in relation to loss, grief and bereavement, and the impact of a child’s death on you as a professional.
• Consider ways to support yourself and your colleagues.
• Gain information about Child Bereavement UK, other similar support organisations and resources.

Who should attend?

All those whose work involves interaction with parents and families experiencing the death of a child.

PLEASE NOTE:

We have limited options to offer invoicing for payment please contact us to discuss.

The webinar will take place via Zoom and will require each attendee to share their video and audio . Joining instructions will be provided once you have registered.

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