Training to support children and young people

Listening People Training

• Children grieve differently to adults

• Approximately 1 in 29 children have experienced the death of a parent or sibling

• Two thirds of children under 10 have lost a close family member

• Mental and physical ill-health, under-achievement and behavioural problems may be rooted in loss.

Through our Listening People project, led by Pete English MBACP - a highly regarded trainer and therapist with over 25 years of experience working with children and young people - we offer a range of help:

Level 1 Supporting a Bereaved Child or Young Person (1.5 hours)

For anyone supporting a bereaved child or young person aged 9 and over.

Losing a loved one is very hard, and for young people, grief can be especially confusing and isolating. As parents, family members, carers and professionals working with young people, we often want to help but may not know the best way to offer support. 

What You’ll Gain from This Webinar:

Practical Tools – An introduction to Tough Stuff, a specially designed journal to help young people process their thoughts, along with worksheets to encourage meaningful conversations.

Understanding Grief – A look at key grief theories, including the Dual Process Model, to better understand how young people navigate loss.

Common Challenges – Why some young people struggle to acknowledge a death and how changes in identity (e.g., "You’re now the man of the house") can add pressure.

What Helps & What Doesn’t – Guidance on the phrases and responses that can support a grieving young person—and those that may unintentionally cause harm.

This interactive session will also allow time for Q&A, so you can ask specific questions and tailor the discussion to your needs.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, carer, or someone who supports young people, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help a young person through grief.

Reserve your spot today and gain the confidence to support a grieving young person in the best way possible.

Cost: £30 – Bursaries are available for those on low incomes. Please contact us for a £10 discount.

In these practical 1.5 hour webinars, Pete will equip anyone seeking to support a bereaved child or young person (aged 9 and over) with some useful tools to do so confidently.  

15th July 7pm - 8.30pm Book here

 9th September, 7pm-8.30pm  Book here

Level 2 Supporting a Bereaved Child or Young Person (2 hours)

Advanced webinar following on from Level 1 for anyone supporting a bereaved child or young person aged 9 and over.

It is essential to have attended Level 1 if you have no prior experience of this topic.

This webinar provides an exploration of theories of loss and the complex topic of how children and young people manage loss. The two-hour session will be driven by your specific questions which you can submit in advance via the booking process.

What You’ll Gain from This Webinar:

• An understanding of how the pandemic impacted on the grieving experience of children and young people and therefore the school environment, giving insights for other scenarios

• An exploration of theories of loss and how it might apply to children and young people

• Insights into grieving a suicide and anticipatory loss (grieving a terminal illness)

• Your topics set by you in advance

• A key list of hyperlinks to relevant organisations that can provide you with information, support and resources

Cost: £30 – Bursaries are available for those on low incomes; please contact us for a £10 discount.

16th September, 7pm-9pm     Book here