Video: How do I talk to my child about death?
Grief. My son is 6 and my husband has died unexpectedly. We are all in deep shock. How do I explain death to my son, and should he attend my husband’s…
Video: Talking to children about divorce
I have a 12-year-old son. We are getting divorced and my son isn’t talking and is struggling with anxiety. How do I get him to open up so I can support…
Guide: Guide to Grief and Loss
A road map to help you navigate supporting a child or a pupil who is dealing with grief, loss, or the illness of a loved one. Use this to find our most…
Dr Tina Rae
Supporting schools, families and professionals to promote positive mental health and emotional development.
Video: Feeling unsure about therapy? Here's what you need to know
Most of our films are made for parents and school staff. This one is different. Created by the UK Trauma Council, it speaks directly to young people who…
Video: Supporting your child through grief
In this video, with Dr Sian Williams, we share 8 compassionate, practical tips to help you support a child after a death, using clear language, emotional…
Video: Supporting your pupils through grief
Whether a child in your class is sad, angry, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or appears “absolutely fine”, this guide will help you create safety, communicate…
Article: How to Tell Your Child About Breast Cancer: Age-Appropriate Strategies for Parents
Practical advice for parents on talking to children about breast cancer, including tips for supporting children with mental health conditions or learning…
Factsheet: How do you support a child through grief and loss?
Grief is a complex emotional process for anyone, regardless of their age or stage in life. But exploring the reality of death with a child or teenager…
Video: Depressive Symptoms: Tips for Teachers
Children who have been exposed to a bereavement, parental divorce or separation, moving house and neighbourhood, family ill health, parental mental illness…
Video: Grief and me: children affected by loss
Death can be a taboo topic that people often don’t feel equipped to deal with. It feels especially hard when young children lose someone very close to…
Transcript: Grief and Loss: Children's voices
The young people in this film all have suffered the death of a parent at a young age. They share their communities' and schools' reactions and how we need…
Article: How grief and loss can affect child mental health
For young children, grief can be especially confusing, and every child reacts differently. It’s important that we, as teachers and professionals, create…