Loss and Change
Remember it's normal for everyone to grieve in different ways.
Losing someone is one of the hardest things you can go through in life and can be a time of great sadness for all involved. It can also be a bit confusing and you might have questions or need some support.
Below are some great organisations that can offer support.
This is also a really useful Teenage Guide for coping when someone dies-
Cruse
Chat with a Bereavement Counsellor. Bereavement support enquiries please call Helpline on 08088026161.
Also lots of useful leaflets and information.
Crocus group
Bereavement Support Service for children and young people living in the Highlands. These services are free. Talk to your family or Guidance teacher and they can make a referral for you. See the websites below for more information.
Winston's Wish
Online tool by Winston's Wish.
Helpline, Crisis Messenger and Chat.
Lots of great resources on-
How to support your mental health when you are grieving
Returning to school after a loss
Ways to express your feelings
Books to read when you are grieving
Grief encounter
Grief Talk Helpline
One to one counselling
Group counselling
Therapeutic Workshops
Fun Days Out
Residential
Free Resources
The first step in accessing support for a bereaved child or young person is to contact us.
We run a confidential helpline – 01224 554152 – which is staffed on a part-time basis. Currently this is Monday to Friday from 9:30 until 2:30 pm.
You can also request support by contacting one of our regionally-based Bereavement Coordinators by email:
Highlands – acbs.highlands@archie.org
Listen Well
Resources
Children and pet loss.pdfCruse - AfterSomeoneDies-forYoungPeople.pdfLittle_book_of_loss.pdfCruse - Living_Through_Grief.pdfstages-of-grief-education.pdfHow-Children-and-Young-People-Grieve.pdfMOODJUICE - Bereavement - Self-help Guide.pdfGrief - NHS Inform Self Help Guide.pdf