Adults Bereaved as Children

Founded by #UKCP Psychotherapist @MandyJGosling. Researcher/Specialist for adults who were bereaved as children with unresolved #grief and #trauma

[Adults Bereaved as Children @abcgrief]

Bereaved at 9, my work as a #UKCP psychotherapist is to research, understand and discuss early life loss and its impact in adult life. I help heal individuals, couples and families, run workshops and continue to be a voice for #adultsbereavedaschildren

[Adults Bereaved as Children @abcgrief]

14 ABCs came to “Synthesising Childhood Bereavement into Adult Existence”

“I have renewed hope I will be able to have a fulfilled life”

“So brilliantly thought out, conceived and delivered”

“I could not be more satisfied 11/10”

“Really full of content”

Thank you 🙏

[Adults Bereaved as Children @abcgrief]

Hayley Squires runs a monthly meetup group for ABC's. I will lead a sharing circle at this month's event.

Excited to meet everyone on the day, and be of service in whatever way I can for my fellow ABC's. Information link below. Grateful for shares 🙏

https://t.co/XmGt4M6sHs

[Mandy Gosling @MandyJGosling]

The first newsletter landed and I received some wonderful responses. New sign up can be via https://t.co/JdEhVrE95P or https://t.co/CsOJ0byh7d.

Each newsletter has 3 sections: Insight, Catch Up and Resource.

Building ABC community! 🙏

[Mandy Gosling @MandyJGosling]

Last May I met @cajardineMP to discuss the #nochildgrievesalone campaign. Bereavement Support (Children and Young People) Private Members Bill comes back to Parliament on the 17th June for a Second Reading. I wish Christine all the best 🙏 @winstonswish @cbukhelp @CBNtweets

[Mandy Gosling @MandyJGosling]

Amazing study day by @cbukhelp , thank you! It was wonderful to speak alongside so many wonderful speakers with a shared vision.

Rich conversations on what it means to be an ABC, and what is needed. So grateful to everyone who attended too🙏 #adultsbereavedaschildren

[Adults Bereaved as Children @abcgrief]

@jennyfog2 @winstonswish A treasured memory, what a gorgeous moment captured 🥰

[Mandy Gosling @MandyJGosling]

In #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek two #adultsbereavedaschildren MA students presented @RoehamptonUni, and I'm pleased to given support for their presentation.

@AnnalisaB Conversations podcast was instrumental.
has kept this topic alive. Let's talk more about ABC's!

[Mandy Gosling @MandyJGosling]

Pleased to be invited to speak at this event. My work has been dedicated to researching this phenomenon and supporting Adults Bereaved as Children in a variety of ways. I look forward to sharing 14 years of knowledge!

[Mandy Gosling @MandyJGosling]

10 weeks of group therapy has bought some wonderful feedback/significant uplift in mood scores collected. It's Time Charity create difference for young adults bereaved in early life, I am grateful to collaborate with them.

A hope I had for a long time, and it keeps me going🙏

[Adults Bereaved as Children @abcgrief]

14 wonderful beings attended 'Synthesising Childhood Bereavement into Adult Existence'.

A weekend of many emotions, on their individual journey held within a group of similar souls. I watched as they dug deep, excavated more, found layers of themselves, this is the journey!

[Mandy Gosling @MandyJGosling]

14 years ago I walked into this building full of unresolved childhood grief at CCPE. This weekend I am running a 2 day workshop with my fellow ABC Tara Nash.

This building, and the people, were pivotal in finding myself amongst the debris of life. Time to pass the wisdom on.

[Mandy Gosling @MandyJGosling]

It was always my desire to work with a charity to make a wider difference for adults bereaved as children. Really happy to be part of the wonderful team @itstimecharity and look forward to growing more from our initial group therapy happening now 🙏

[The Death Studies Podcast @TheDeathPodcast]

Those who are approaching #MothersDay without a mother might take comfort in the words of @abcgrief. You are not alone and all emotions, including anger, are valid

#grief #MotheringSunday #youarenotalone

https://t.co/Z7um0LRp4l

[Adults Bereaved as Children @abcgrief]

@HarrietGriffey @AnnalisaB Thank you 🙏

[Adults Bereaved as Children @abcgrief]

Gratitude to @AnnalisaB for my interview.

I receive heartwarming feedback from the podcasts I do, it helps individuals understand why they feel the way they do as an ABC.

I would appreciate any shares to spread the word, thank you.

https://t.co/L46vlYH4I9

[Adults Bereaved as Children @abcgrief]

@AnnaM46 @AnnalisaB So pleased to hear you have good support, and it’s so important to talk about this hidden grief ❤️

[Adults Bereaved as Children @abcgrief]

@JDaviesPhD Eloquent!

[James Pembroke Media @JPMediaLtd]

We're exploring happy endings in the latest issue of New Psychotherapist for @UKCP_Updates, with a look at bringing therapeutic relationships to a successful end, and @MandyJGosling reflects on working with people who have unresolved childhood grief

[Adults Bereaved as Children @abcgrief]

Last night I attended Tara’s book launch. It's a privilege to know her as a fellow ABC, friend and colleague. Honouring how she used personal experiences to help others. This is a book of hope for all types, and stages of grief, in the journey of transformation and growth. ❤️

[Christine Jardine 🔶 @cajardineMP]

It has now been over a year since I first called for bereaved children to get better access to support. I have now secured a commitment from the Government for a meeting with all the relevant Ministers, to discuss how we can ensure no child misses out on the help they need.