Cruse Bereavement in Children and Young People

4 March 2025 4:00pm–6:30pm

Taking place via Zoom

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This online workshop is open to any UNISON members but is particularly aimed at those work with children and young people. The session provides a greater awareness of the impact of bereavement on children, young people and their families. It looks at the understanding of death at different stages of development and how children and young people respond to grief. The training gives you the tools and confidence to support children and young people who are dealing with bereavement.

The workshop is delivered by Cruse Bereavement Support on behalf of UNISON College. It will help participants to:

  • Develop a greater understanding of how grief is experienced by children & young people.
  • Explore different models which help explain how children and young people react to grief and loss.
  • Be able to identify common grief responses at different ages and stages of development.
  • Be able to assess a child or young persons needs and provide effective support.
  • Be aware of complicated grief.
  • Understand the importance and value of self-care when working with grief and bereavement

The session will be delivered online via Zoom on Monday 18th November 4 – 6.30pm. Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.

To apply for a place on this session please complete and submit the following form:

Cruse Loss and Bereavement Awareness - March 2025

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This course is only open to UNISON members
If you don't know your membership number please tell us your home postcode so we can find it for you.
This course will be held over Zoom. Please confirm that you can access this platform on the above date.(Required)
Do you need any disability-related adjustments to help you participate in this course?(Required)
We will use this information to check your UNISON membership and to send you information about attendance. If we are able to offer you a place on your chosen course, then you will receive an email from us with further information.

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