At The Mary Stevens hospice, we understand that supporting children and young people through a bereavement is really important.
We know that grief is a natural feeling that comes from experiencing a death and that some experiences of grief are more complex and will need specialist support. Giving children the tools to support them on their journey can help them, not only in the here and now but also as they go through life.
What does our service offer?
Our Children and Young People Coordinator Lauren is available to support our families when they are accessing our hospice services.
Lauren also runs Storytime and craft sessions at various libraries in Dudley borough, these sessions aim to support any child aged 5-11 years old to explore loss, grief and emotions and are free of charge.
Booking is essential and to reserve a space for your child please contact Lauren on 01384 445423 or email pafss@marystevenshospice.co.uk.
The dates and locations for these sessions are below:
📖 1st March 10.15am – 11.45am at Stourbridge Library
📖 5th April (times TBC) at Kingswinford Library
📖 3rd May 9.30am – 11am at Brierley Hill Library
📖 7th June 10.15am – 11.45am at Stourbridge Library
How can I support a bereaved child?
For more information and guidance on children and young people’s bereavement, we recommend visiting the following websites and resources:
Child Bereavement UK: https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
Winston’s Wish: https://winstonswish.org/