Free charity offering supports to children between the ages of 4 and 18 who have be bereave by death. parental divorce or separation.
In the first session, the parent(s) meet with a support worker. Subsequently, the child is met on an individual basis, although they are always accompanied to the service by a parent/guardian who waits in a separate room. On average children attend 6 to 8 sessions, although this varies depending on the individual needs of the child.
Children are given the option to allow their parent(s)/guardian(s) to participate at the end of each session.
Children’s expression of emotion is facilitated in ways appropriate to their development stage and wishes through creative play, talking and listening. Children are invited back for a follow up session 3-4 months after the final session.
