Bereavement

For information on bereavement support and to download the 'Bereavement in Educational Settings - A Guide for Schools' please visit Cumberland or Westmorland and Furness Family Information Directory websites - Cumberland Family Information Directory  |  Westmorland and Furness Family Information Directory 

CHILD DEATH BOOKLET FOR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS - this booklet contains information regarding support and resources for professionals, children and young people, and parents/carers.  It also contains information for schools to help address issues regarding bereavement and emotional health and wellbeing issues.

BY YOUR SIDE - SUPPORT AFTER SUICIDE IN CUMBRIA (booklet) - Bereavement by suicide is a unique loss.  It has been described as one of the most difficult and lonely experiences a person can have, being left with an overwhelming jumble of feelings and thoughts.  And the impact of suicide can ripple out far and wide, affecting families, friends and communities alike.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT ACROSS CUMBRIA - Across Cumbria, there are many organisations that offer bereavement support and it is important that following a death we are able to signpost and guide people for appropriate help.

FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF—Kübler-Ross Model - Kübler-Ross state that the five middle stages can appear in any order and can repeat. Not all people experience all the stages. This chart gives an idea for common emotions and stages of grief, how to recognise them and what they mean. If a stage lasts for too long professional help should be sought to help process grief.

LET'S TALK ABOUT BEREAVEMENT - Everyone's route is different, you don't have to take yours alone.  Sharing these moments to help you move forward.

SAMARITANS - SHUSH LISTENING TIPS - Samaritans wants to encourage people to listen to the really important things their friends, family and colleagues need to tell them, and to devote some time and attention to being better listeners.