IT’S TIME TO GIVE SUPPORT!
We’re here for young adults who have experienced parental loss, as well as helping their family, friends, educational establishments and employers support them better.
How to support a bereaved student at sixth form or college
Each bereavement or loss situation is extremely unique to the student who has lost a parent. Creating space for the student to talk about their feelings and fears in a safe environment where their emotions are managed, supported and held, is the most effective way of helping.
How to support a bereaved student at university
University should be a fun and exciting chapter but it’s not always the easiest; a chapter that any parent only hopes that their child simply enjoys their experience. But losing a parent in the process can be an incredibly difficult and lonely time, particularly when the student is living away from home.
How to support a bereaved employee
Managers play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and engagement of their team. As a line manager, you also play an essential part in managing particular people management issues that arise in your team, such as bereavement. Managing an employee who has suffered a bereavement requires compassion, sensitivity, and flexibility.