Citation
Barnardos. (2022). Mind the Gap: A Guide for Parents and Carers of Bereaved School Age Children and Young People. https://knowledge.barnardos.ie/handle/20.500.13085/830
Abstract
Everything in this booklet is drawn from what we learn in
our work with bereaved children, families and professionals
within their communities. Death is an inevitable part of life
and grief is a universal human process. We cannot shield
children from the reality of death or from the pain of their
loss. What we can do is accompany them on their journey
through trauma, loss and grief with informed support,
encouragement and resources. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information that will
help parents and carers to accompany bereaved children on
their journey so that children are not alone in their grief. We
hope that reading this booklet will help parents and carers
feel more confident about distinguishing between what
is normal and what is a little more concerning in grieving
children, and how adults can help.