Roughly one young person in every classroom will be bereaved of a parent before the age of 16 and 78% say that they had been bereaved of a close relative or friend…

…..BUT many people feel a lack of confidence in talking about bereavement especially with young people. This book provides activities that engage young people and get them talking and reflecting.

Most bereaved young people need support and guidance from people who care about them, who can listen and act on what they say. As someone who knows teenagers, it is very likely that you already have the skills needed to engage with and talk to them. This book will add to those skills and give some focus by providing invaluable guidance and thoughtfully designed practical activities and exercises. It focuses on developing essential resilience and coping skills in bereaved young people.

Written by Mark Denney, an experienced Support Practitioner in partnership with Child Bereavement UK, this resource combines professional expertise with practical implementation strategies. The vibrant, engaging design makes complex topics more approachable for both practitioners and young people. Perfect for counsellors, teachers, youth workers, and mental health professionals seeking to provide meaningful support to bereaved young people in various settings.

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  • Linked to theory

    Each activity is based on sound grief theories that are relevant to young people meaning you can be confident that what you’re doing is beneficial.

  • Talking about something

    Young people often find it hard to just talk face to face. It’s much easier to talk about something side by side. The activities help removes any worries you may have about what to say.

  • Relevant

    The talking points are relevant to young peoples lives and provide help for issues that they may have to deal with.

  • Positive feedback

    The book has been well received by the people using it.