In partnership with Child Bereavement UK, the Health and Wellbeing Service presents:

Sudden and Traumatic Death (including Suicide) - supporting traumatically bereaved children and young people in schools and settings

Venue: Hillside Centre, Beeston Road, Leeds, LS11

Date: Monday 30th January 2017

09:30 – 15:30 (registration from 09:00)

Course Outline:

This session is suitable for anyone whose work involves supporting those who have experienced a sudden or traumatic type of bereavement.

Description:

The aim of the course is to help develop a greater understanding of the effects of a sudden or traumatic death and how this may complicate the grieving process.

Outcomes:

·         To gain an understanding of how the traumatic nature of death may impede grief

·         To develop a greater understanding of how bereavement by suicide may complicate loss

·         To gain confidence in providing support to those affected by sudden and traumatic death and recognise the role of schools and families to assist in processing their experiences.

·         To develop strategies and creative interventions in working with children and young people in schools.

·         To increase awareness of the impact on us when working with those bereaved by sudden and traumatic death and explore ways to support ourselves.

·         To gain information about Child Bereavement UK and other support organisations and resources available.

Bookings and Enquiries:

To book a place on this course book online by clicking: http://www.leedsforlearning.co.uk/Event/32248

If you have any queries about the contents of this course please contact Helen Smithies, PSHE & Healthy Schools Consultant, Health & Wellbeing Service:  helen.smithies@leeds.gov.uk