Balloons 'twilight' Bereavement Champions Training


Introductory theory

and practical ideas


Helping professionals to develop the skills & confidence to support grieving children & young people in their care.

Understanding the impact of bereavement on children and young people


Bereavement affects children’s health, increasing their risk of anxiety and depression. Bereaved children may:


  • underachieve at GCSE
  • are more likely to be involved in the criminal justice system
  • are more likely to be unemployed at 30


The aim of this course is to equip you with the skills needed to provide support so that they can be helped to manage the impact of death on their lives.

How this course can help



This short introductory course will support you to better understand the theory that underpins bereavement support. We will include some ideas for practical interventions that can help bereaved children and young people and enable your setting to become ‘bereavement friendly’.


The core outcome of the training will be enabling and building confidence so that you can deliver bereavement care within your own professional setting.

Course information


Date: Wednesday 12th June 2024

Time: 4.30pm to 8.00pm

Location: Balloons office, 6 Providence Court, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5JL

Cost: £50 per delegate (cost includes craft materials and light refreshments)

Course leader: Donna James


For more information please email donnajames@balloonscharity.co.uk

How to book and pay


To book your place, please complete the form by following the link below: Book your place here


Payment by bank transfer

Please use the initials of attendee/s as your payment reference.

Account name: Balloons (Devon),

Sort Code: 30-93-14

Account Number: 00062939


Pay by cheque

Please make cheque payable to ‘Balloons Devon’ and post to Balloons, First Floor, 6 Providence Court, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5JL

Accessibility


If you have any access requirements you would like us to be aware of, please let us know in your booking form and we will get in touch with you to discuss your requirements.