It happens... Let's talk about end of life

Working in schools supporting students, parents and teachers as they untangle some of the more complicated (but inevitable) things that happen...

[It happens... Let's talk about end of life @ithappens_death]

Thank you @drkathrynmannix - this is exactly the sort of resource we are trying to find for the schools and families we work with. Please keep the 'resources for kids' coming...

[Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix]

How do we tell children that a beloved relative has died? This will face so many families during #COVID19.
This is from @UniofOxford Psychiatry dept, based on their research + evidence from @RealTalk_EOL.
'How to tell children that someone has died.'
RT 🙏https://t.co/yNYEK48DJU

[CompassionateMH @CompassionMH]

Have you had the pleasure of following @DrNadiaChaudhri - queen of infinite grace, joy & gratitude? She tweets from hospice, & shares the gentle way she’s preparing her son & husband for her death - while doing stellar fundraising for a legacy #neuroscience scholarship

[Child Bereavement UK @cbukhelp]

When a young child in nursery or primary school is bereaved, it’s important that staff acknowledge what has happened in a simple and straightforward way.

Visit our website for more information on supporting bereaved children aged under 5: https://t.co/EyZTWuaD7z

[Compassion in Dying @AGoodDeath]

"This question is so good yet so complicated."

We asked @drkathrynmannix if we overvalue quantity of life.

She gave us a great answer...

https://t.co/B6Z6frJeIU

[It happens... Let's talk about end of life @ithappens_death]

Great that @PSHEassociation have awarded this their Quality Mark 💜

Such an important resource @winstonswish

Much needed...

[Winston's Wish @winstonswish]

Written by teachers and bereavement experts and awarded the Quality Mark by @PSHEassociation, our new PSHE lessons and resources for Key Stages 1-4 are designed to help you talk about bereavement and loss with your pupils
Download for free 👉 https://t.co/leBMb8BxBy

[It happens... Let's talk about end of life @ithappens_death]

We agree with this. So much...

[Winston's Wish @winstonswish]

With schools closed again for most pupils, support from teachers and school staff is more vital than ever for bereaved pupils. Although you may not see them face to face, there are plenty of ways you can support them 👉 https://t.co/6NXYXAlbZu

[Pooky Knightsmith @PookyH]

38,000 people have completed my course on bereavement

[Good Grief Festival @GoodGriefFest]

We are delighted that Good Grief will be hosting a series of free events with the amazing Julia Samuel. Julia will explore a different type of #bereavement each month - sibling loss, losing a parent, the death of a child & losing a life partner. https://t.co/ek2mU3rWTI #grief

[Winston's Wish @winstonswish]

Our specialist book, Never Too Young To Grieve, is designed for parents, carers, childcare professionals and other adults supporting children up to the age of 5 after the death of a parent or carer. It offers information, ideas and activities 👉https://t.co/iqphz2592D

[The Good Grief Trust @goodgrieftrust]

We utterly agree, grief is as unique as you are. #yourgrief Thankyou #Griefkid

[Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix]

@ProBreadButter I've seen great resources in the responses @thosethatcan, esp @cbukhelp & @winstonswish who have useful resources all ages. @ithappens_death can discuss staff training.
This needs to be part of teacher training: 1 child in 29 in UK has been bereaved of sibling or parent.

[David @YourMrBumbles]

4 years ago tonight I lost my eldest son. “We may look as if we carry on with our lives as before. We may even have times of joy and happiness. Everything may seem “normal”. But THIS, “Emptiness” is how we all feel...all the time." ❤
Melancholy by Albert György

[It happens... Let's talk about end of life @ithappens_death]

@ChrisHillidge @drkathrynmannix @TCAT_CEO Yes! Get in touch. Please. Sorry for delay I am rubbish at staying up to date with the Twittersphere... [email protected]

[Winston's Wish @winstonswish]

As restrictions around funerals and memorial services continue, our team share their guidance on explaining to children why they may not be able to attend and alternative ways to say goodbye to a loved one 👉 https://t.co/uCtU9ZHfRQ

[It happens... Let's talk about end of life @ithappens_death]

@drkathrynmannix @GoodGriefFest @samirguglani @doctor_oxford @thisistunng Yes - total bargain. Soooo much wonderful and important content!

🙌🙌🙌

Will take us weeks to fully consume & process it all!

[It happens... Let's talk about end of life @ithappens_death]

This @GoodGriefFest was amazing!

More than was humanly possible to consume in a crazy-covid-filled-weekend.

SO GLAD we paid & that events will be available afterwards to catch up & fill in the gaps.

Well done everyone who worked so hard. What a massive achievement! 👏👏👏

[BBC Bristol @BBCBristol]

"Death and dying is front page news every day" https://t.co/UFFlkphaPq

[Lucy Selman @Lucy_Selman]

We are mourning a way of life - this is a shock that needs to be acknowledged. Fatigue, worry and disillusion are everywhere. @alexevansuk speaking in our session on the #COVID19 pandemic #GoodGriefFest https://t.co/rdUJE33QZ5

[It happens... Let's talk about end of life @ithappens_death]

Another reason to do death better in schools....

https://t.co/Rco759ikzr

[Cruse Bereavement Support @CruseSupport]

We've partnered with @GoodGriefFest - a virtual festival of love & loss 💜

Events are running from 30 October - 1 November 📆

Our Clinical Director @Andy_GriefEXP is among the list of expert speakers 🎙️

Find out more & explore the full programme 📜

https://t.co/eIIfDukIo1

[It happens... Let's talk about end of life @ithappens_death]

Pete's Dragon, Moana & Mary Poppins (2) have instigated some amazing conversations with little people in our world...

Where do the lost things go?

And Coco. Obviously 💔💀🇲🇽🎉