Core Counselling and Psychotherapy

31/07/2024

In light of the tragic events that have taken place in we would like to highlight some guidance on how to support a child after a frightening event:

'Frightening public events are reported widely in the media and can cause children to worry about themselves and others.

Whether a child has witnessed a frightening event or knows someone involved, or has heard about it in the media, it is normal for them to be worried after something scary has happened; many will show some upset, sadness or fearfulness in the short term and children who have directly witnessed or have been bereaved through a traumatic event are likely to show a stronger reaction'.
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/supporting-a-child-after-a-frightening-event

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Here are some links to organisations who offer resources, helplines and support in relation to children and young people:

Child Bereavement UK www.childbereavementuk.org
Helpline: 0800 02 888 40

Winston's Wish
www.winstonswish.org
Helpline: 08088 020 021

Hope Again (Cruse Bereavement Care for young people)
www.hopeagain.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 808 1677

Cruse Bereavement Support
www.cruse.org.uk
Helpline: 0808 808 1677

Ways in which adults can support children worried about frightening events, including those reported in the media.

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Mindful March

Learning to live mindfully helps us get more out of life and cope better in difficult times 🙏🌈

Join us for and find ways to approach each day with awareness and compassion https://www.actionforhappiness.org/march

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"From today [1st May 2020], victims of domestic abuse will be able to access safe spaces at Boots pharmacies consultation rooms where they can contact specialist domestic abuse services for support and advice."

Victims of domestic abuse will be able to access safe spaces at Boots pharmacies consultation rooms

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We can't control what is going on around us but we can choose how we respond.

Meaningful May calendar from the wonderful folk at .

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30/04/2020

29/04/2020

Sometimes simply getting through the day is productive enough ❤️.


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Letting go is not an easy task, it takes a lot of courage to let go of things that feel familiar.

Holding on to things that cause pain and distress can prevent us from moving forward in life.

Letting go does not mean giving up.

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Social connection can be found in unexpected places.

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Su***de does not discriminate and there is no shame in reaching out if you are having thoughts of su***de or are concerned someone else might be ❤️

[Image description: an image from our su***de prevention resource leaflet. Resources include Samaritans, PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de, SANE Mental Health Charity, The CALMzone, Shout, Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline, and Mind].