Let’s talk about… Supporting Bereaved Children and Young People in Leeds Update
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Thank you to everyone who attended our conference on Monday 29 January, the turnout was fantastic with well over one hundred people attending. Feedback from the afternoon was very positive with the majority of participants describing the conference as either good or excellent. Many participants suggested with the amount of content, the conference could have filled a whole day. Comments included:
“A good afternoon, good stalls with good advice.”
“‘Emotional, so useful to hear a personal experience.”
“Brilliant speaker – how she did that is amazing! A real personal perspective.”
“Useful developmental stages and tips for coping.”
“Fantastic data and insight into what children think”
Presentations
Please find below the speakers’ PowerPoint presentations from the day:
- Jane Robinson, Manager, Leeds Bereavement Forum | An introduction to Leeds Bereavement Forum (.pptx)
- Susan Ritchie, Senior Educational Psychologist, Leeds City Council | The bereaved child – from early years to adolescence (.pptx)
- Mary Newbegin, Care Team Leader, Martin House Children’s Hospice | Practical interventions with bereaved siblings (.pdf – original .pptx to large to import)
- Michelle Kane, Health Improvement Principal – Young People’s Resilience, Leeds City Council | 5-19 Bereavement Pathway (.pptx)
- Nova Preston, Health Visitor and Sarah Cooke, Health Visitor Clinical Lead, Leeds City Council | Early Start Bereavement Pathway (.pptx)
- Helen Smithies, PSHE/Healthy Schools Consultant, Health and Wellbeing Service, Leeds City Council | Data on bereavement in Leeds from the My Health My School Survey (.pptx)
- Michelle Ashby, SENCO and Student Support & Welfare Manager, Swallow Hill School | Case study from Swallow Hill School (.pptx)
- Emma Holmes, Chief Executive Officer and Vicky Turner, Counselling Manager, The Market Place | Bereavement Support for Young People at The Market Place (.pptx)
Thank you
Once again a big thank you to Leeds City Council and Jane Tomlinson Appeal for supporting the half-day conference. To see more the photos from the event, please visit our Facebook page. If you would like any information please get in touch.
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