Bereaved Family Programme

A 4-week programme on 4 consecutive Saturdays helps to build understanding of a child's grief and empower families to better support each other through learning coping strategies from qualified staff and other families.

To find out more, please contact us at the centre by phoning 01636 551739 or e-mail [email protected]

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Donate for a daisy

We are proud to launch our Daisy Appeal 2024 by inviting you to donate for a wooden daisy in memory of your lost loved one.
Meadow of memories 2024

Hundreds of beautiful daisies will be displayed in a “Meadow of Memories” daisy exhibit in the Newark Castle Grounds on Saturday June 29, 2024.
Daisy Bunting Challenge

Get involved in our Daisy Bunting challenge to create Newark's longest daisy chain
Daisies through the years

A throwback back to our previous events...

Group Activities

Children's Bereavement Centre offer group therapeutic activities and social events for children, young people and families who have been bereaved and affected by terminal-illness
2-day Bereavement Residential For Children & Young People

Our annual 2-day Bereavement Residential helps children and young people to work through their grief following bereavement due to the death or terminal illness of someone close to them
Peer Support Group

We offer a monthly Peer Support Group on a Saturday in Newark for children who have been bereaved.
Filial Therapy

Filial Therapy integrates family therapy and play therapy in order to address child and family grieving processes

Make A Referral

We accept referrals from professionals and families for children aged between 3-18 years and their parents/carers affected by the death or terminal illness of someone important to them
How to Explain Funerals & Cremations to a Child

It is important to use clear and simple language when describing funerals, burials or cremation. Here is our advice for explaining these to children
Play Therapy

Play Therapy helps young children experiencing trauma due to their bereavement communicate their feelings and work through their grief using the natural form of play
Free Specialist Bereavement Support for Children & Families

The Children's Bereavement Centre is a registered charity that provides free specialist support for children and young people aged 3 -18 years as well as their parents or carers who are affected by the death or terminal-illness of someone important to them.
Training for Professionals

We offer a number of training sessions for professionals, who want to build on their knowledge and skills to support children and young people affected by the death or terminal illness of someone important to them.
Where We Cover

Locations across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire that you can access our service.
Pre-Bereavement Support

We also work with children who have someone close to them who have been given a terminal diagnosis.
Training for Parents & Carers

“You can’t protect your children from the pain of loss, but there is a great deal you can do to strengthen their coping skills and to nurture their emotional health & happiness; now, and in the future. Find out more about our FREE training sessions.
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