Bereavement can affect children and young people in different ways. Support is available for families, education settings and professionals helping children and young people through grief and loss.
Support and guidance
Support and guidance is available for different audiences.
Schools and professionals
Guidance is available to help schools and other professionals support children and young people following a bereavement..
Bereavement in Educational Settings on the Cumberland SEND Local Offer website.
Children and families
Support is available for children who are struggling with their emotional wellbeing following a bereavement.
Children's Emotional Wellbeing on the Cumberland Family Hubs website.
Young people
Information, advice and support is available for young people who need help with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Emotional Wellbeing for Young People on the Cumberland Family Hubs website.
Support after suicide in Cumbria
Bereavement by suicide can have a significant impact on families, friends and communities.
Bereavement support across Cumbria
A range of organisations across Cumbria provide bereavement support and can help people find appropriate support following a death.
Understanding grief
People experience grief differently. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.
The Kübler-Ross model explains common stages and emotions that some people may experience following a bereavement. not everyone will experience every stage, and stages may occur in any order.
Understanding the five stages of grief on the Cruse Bereavement Support website.
Supporting someone you're worried about
Listening can make a significant difference to someone who is struggling after a bereavement.
How to support someone you're worried about on the Samaritans website.