21/05/2026
Do you work with children and young people in the Western Trust area and would like to know more about how grief can affect them? In Northern Ireland 4 children every day lose a parent, totalling around 1,600 per year. This doesn’t include those affected by the death of siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family or friends. It is vital that children and young people are supported through their bereavement, as losing someone important can deeply affect their emotional, social, and developmental well being. Without understanding, support or guidance, they may struggle to make sense of their feelings, which can lead to confusion, anxiety, or behavioural changes. Support around a child helps them to express their grief safely, understand what they are feeling is normal, and begin to adjust to life without the person who has died. When adults take the time to listen, offer support, develop and maintain stability, children and young people are more likely to build resilience and have healthy coping strategies to enable them to grow around their grief.
We are holding workshops in Irvinestown and Strabane. Please register for a workshop below to learn about the effects of grief on children and young people and how you can positively support children and young people who are bereaved. A CPD certificate will be provided for attendance at the session.
https://buytickets.at/crusenationalservices/2213269 - Thursday, 11 June 10.30 am – 1 pm Bawnacre Centre, Castle St, Irvinestown, Enniskillen BT94 1EE
https://buytickets.at/crusenationalservices/2213284 - Tuesday, 16 June 10.30 am – 1 pm in The Koram Centre, 12 Railway Street, Strabane
Please note, as there are limited spaces there is a maximum of 2 places per organisation. 💜
