Bereavement, Loss & Change

Loss is the experience of being deprived of someone or something of value and it is a common experience for many of our children, young people, families and staff in Renfrewshire.

Experiences of loss can include loss through bereavement, family separation, moving home and community among many other experiences and more recently in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic where we all experienced a loss of freedom and physical contact.

It has been identified that the quality and strength of relationships and connectedness within individual and group support networks are key in coping with adversity. Most children and young people who experience loss will be best supported through their existing networks, including their educational establishment and the adults there that they know and trust.

Information for staff

Renfrewshire educational establishments are in a particularly strong position to support children and young people who experience loss through their knowledge and implementation of Renfrewshire’s Nurturing Relationships Approach (RNRA).

Follow the links here to find information about resources which can be useful for staff supporting children at different developmental stages:

Renfrewshire’s Critical Incident Guidelines can be found here

Information for parents and carers

We have put together this leaflet to help parents and carers understand how they can support their child with loss and change. We hope you find it helpful.

Follow the link here to find more information about resources that can be useful for parents or carers supporting a child who has experienced loss, bereavement or change, and links to organisations offering family support.

 

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