Online training for professionals | 3 hours | Intermediate training

This training will focus on how we can best communicate with young people up to the age of 25 when someone important to them is going to die. We will explore the importance of language; the needs that young people have at different ages and stages; and ways in which we can help them to understand and prepare for a death.

When can I attend?

This training is available on the following date/s:

  • Tuesday 13 October, 9.30am - 12.30pm

  • Tuesday 9 February 2027, 9.30am - 12.30pm

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Who is this training for?

This training is suitable for individuals whose work brings them into contact with children and young people anticipating the death of someone important, for example: health and social care staff, hospice staff, faith leaders, emergency service personnel, education professionals and charities. 

What will I learn?

This training covers:

  • Increase your awareness of how children and young people understand and respond to loss, death and bereavement, across all the age ranges. 

  • Gain an understanding of the theories of loss and grieving in relation to children and young people.

  • Gain an understanding of the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that accompany preparing for the death of somebody important.

  • Develop knowledge of practical strategies and gain greater confidence in supporting children and young people anticipating the death of someone important to them.

  • Identify ways of looking after yourself and recognise why this is important.

  • Receive information about Child Bereavement UK and other support organisations, and resources available. 

Booking details

£80 per person.

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Before booking on any training, please read our training terms and conditions. We encourage prospective participants to consider their own experience of loss and how it might affect them during training. Our training may not be suited to someone who has experienced a recent bereavement.

If you would like to know more about training from Child Bereavement UK, please email [email protected].