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**NEW** Stepping Stones cards
Postcards
These sets of four postcards are for children and young people when someone important to them is seriously ill. The cards are of four designs, for the young person to give to their parent or carer, friend, teacher and the person who is ill (if appropriate). Each has a series of suggestions of ways that person could help, suggested by young people who have been through similar circumstances. The young person can tick those that they think would be helpful to them.
Cards come in packs of 100 (25 sets of four designs: to my parent or carer, to my teacher, to my friend and to the person who is ill).
2011, Childhood Bereavement Network. Made with the help of Jeremiah's Journey's Stepping Stones project.
Price: £9 (£7 for CBN/NCB members) for pack of 100 cards
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It will be ok
DVD/VHS
This participatory video has been entirely developed, directed and filmed by nine bereaved young people aged 13 to 18 from around the country. Young people have made this resource to help their peers in identifying emotions and behaviour which they may experience after a bereavement. The film aims to provide support to other bereaved children and young people by emphasising that they are not alone and that their feelings are normal.
The participants openly discuss the effect of bereavement on their lives, behaviour and emotions. They talk about the people and things that helped them and the things that have changed since they were bereaved, enabling them to realise 'it will be ok'.
The film is suitable for bereaved children and young people to use in a supported environment. It is also a useful resource for the practitioners, parents and carers supporting them.
Made with the help of Penhaligon's Friends, Chums Child Bereavement Service and the Northampton General Hospital Trust Child Bereavement Service.
2004, Childhood Bereavement Network
Run time: 15 mins
Price: £17.50 (£15 for CBN/NCB members)
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I Can…You Can…
Postcards
An innovative set of four postcards for children and young people bereaved of someone special to share with other important people in their lives. The cards can be used by bereaved children and young people to alert their parent or carer, friend or teacher how they can help through this difficult time, and to remind themselves of coping strategies. Each card lists various ways to help, suggested by other young people who have been through similar experiences. The child can indicate which ideas they prefer or are particularly relevant.
Cards come in packs of 100 (25 sets of four designs: to my parents/carers, to my teacher, to my friend and to myself).
2002, Childhood Bereavement Network
Price: £9 (£7 for CBN/NCB members) for pack of 100 cards
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You'll always remember them, even when you're old
DVD/VHS
This video, made with the help of Jigsaw4u, features a group of children from a range of backgrounds aged 6-12 who have been bereaved of a parent. The group discusses the impact of bereavement on their lives, the support they received from family, friends, hospitals, bereavement service providers and schools.
By giving a voice to these bereaved children and young people and enabling them to describe their varied experiences, this video hopes to raise awareness of their needs and encourage discussion of how appropriate support might be offered in a range of different settings and circumstances. The film is divided into different sections and can be used as a resource to offer information and support, facilitate training and discussion or develop the understanding of children and young people through the PSHE curriculum in schools. It is accompanied by a leaflet.
2003, Childhood Bereavement Network
Run time: 37 mins
Price: £17.50 (£15 for CBN/NCB members)
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A death in the lives of..
DVD/VHS
This video, made with the help of the St Christopher’s Candle Project, shows a group of young people aged 13-16, from a range of backgrounds talking about the kind of support they needed to help them cope with bereavement. They discuss the role of family, friends, schools and other service providers such as the police, doctors and nurses. The group also talk about how bereavement could be included in the school curriculum.
By giving a voice to bereaved young people, the video hopes to raise awareness of their needs and encourage everyone to think about how they can offer appropriate information and support. The video is divided into different sections to facilitate training and discussion, and is accompanied by a leaflet.
2002, Childhood Bereavement Network
Run time 18 mins
Price £15 (£12.50 for CBN/NCB members)
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Quotes throughout this website are taken from our three videos, made with the generous help of St Christopher's Candle Project, Jigsaw4u. CHUMS Child Bereavement Service, Penhaligon's Friends and the Northampton General Hospital Trust Child Bereavement Service.