Bereavement+and+grief.

Death of a sibling: [] Suicide support: [] Death: [] Supporting children through the grieving process: [] or [] Help from and for others [] With thanks to Kerry Gestier Manager - Learning and Professional Resources and Media Catholic Schools Office WAGGA WAGGA 2650 who has offered us the following links and her thoughts and prayers: Grief Link [] An information resource on death-related grief for the community and professionals based in South Australia. The National Centre for Childhood Grief [] This site provides loving support in a safe place where children grieving a death can share their experience as they learn to live with its impact on their lives. Bereavement Care Centre [] This centre provides comprehensive and accessible counselling and support services for the terminally ill and their families, and for those recently bereaved. The Bereavement Care Centre offers complete bereavement care services including bereavement counselling, educational courses, educational books & DVDs and information for bereaved adults and children. Go to the Resources section on their menu for links to their services. The Dougy Centre [] provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences. They provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief. They are supported solely through private support from individuals, foundations and companies. The Dougy Center does not charge a fee for its services. This site has great articles "When Death Impacts on your school" "How to help a grieving child" and "Kids and funerals" The Sibling Connection [] has been created as a resource for anyone who has lost a sister or brother. Hospice [|[[http://www.hospicenet.org/]]] A n American site which provides a wealth of information for patients and families facing a life-threatening illness. Includes information on talking to children about death and a guide for patients and their families when a parent dies. Parents as teachers [] An American site which has a helpful article for parents in the Parenting tips section called "Helping your child deal with death and loss". Skylight [] a not for profit organisation providing specialised support for New Zealand children, young people, adults and their families who are facing change, loss, trauma and grief - whatever the cause. Includes 8 short video clips by kiwi young people talking about getting through tough times. MindMatters [] : a resource and professional development program supporting Australian secondary schools in promoting and protecting the mental health, and social and emotional wellbeing of all the members of school communities. Has tips for handling grief and loss in the Resources and downloads area.

Sesame Street Grieving as a family [] Use the tips, videos, children's story, and guide to help your family communicate with one another, express emotions, and begin the process of moving forward

Do not weep movie [] A powerful reflection from Makeadifference.com GriefNet [] An Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death and major loss. Kidsaid [] A safe place for kids to help each other deal with grief and loss. Reach Out Loss and Grief resources [] Fact sheets and stories focussing on death, serious illness and managing grief. Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement [] Has a range of grief and loss resources and includes extensive links to other sources of grief and loss information. [] Parenting and child health grief and loss information [] Winston's wish [] A fabulous UK site which has great resources for schools which may be downloaded.