We offer two drop-in support groups for parents and carers of young people, facilitated by a therapist from the Psychological Therapies team.
For parents and carers of a bereaved young person
This is a monthly online group for parents and carers of a bereaved child or young person. The group is facilitated by a Senior Psychological Support Therapist and is aimed at offering support and guidance for childhood bereavement, as well as offering the opportunity to hear from other families and offer mutual support and identification.
- 7 November, 2.00-3.00pm
- 5 December, 2.00-3.00pm
- 9 January, 2.00-3.00pm
For parents and carers: "Talking to children and young people about an incurable illness"
This group takes place online every two months. It is intended to provide information and guidance around how to approach sensitive conversations with children and young people about an incurable illness. The session will be facilitated by a Senior Psychological Support Therapist and will include some psycho-education and practical advice, as well as provide a space to hear from other families for identification and support.
- 28 November, 2.00-3.00pm
- 16 January, 2.00-3.00pm
The sessions
All of the above are stand alone sessions, so you can choose to attend just one session, or as many as you would like. The drop in sessions are free to attend.
These online sessions will be on Microsoft Teams. This can either be accessed via a browser such as Chrome, Safari or Edge or via the Teams app.
Suggested books
We also offer a list of suggested books for children and young people to read.
How to join
The drop in sessions are free to attend. If you would like to join, please complete the form below or call 0117 915 9544, 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours, please do leave a message.
Please check this page on the day of your visit in case of any cancellations.
Complete the form below to attend: