100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun的动态

It's Children's Grief Awareness Month, so we're bringing you weekly tips and tools to help guide your young one through their grief journey. This Children’s Grief Awareness Month let’s "Flip the Script" by valuing presence over words. Remember that sometimes, the best support we can offer a young person who is grieving doesn't come from the words we say but from simply being there. Consider these: - Sit quietly with them, letting the young person lead the way in silence or sharing. - Engage in activities they enjoy, showing you're there for support. Your presence can be the comforting gesture that words sometimes cannot match. Let's show up with our undivided attention and care. To donate, volunteer or refer a child, head to bridgessc.org. #ChildrensGriefAwareness #FlipTheScript #CGAM2024 #childrengrieve #bridgesofhope #charlestongrief #charlestongriefsupport

NOTA:BENE Today’s Story When a young family loses a mum, dad, child or sibling the impact is devastating. As someone who works with grief charities shared, one of the lasting effects can be a relentless drive to prepare for every possible future emergency. For many, this becomes a way of coping – writing down plans and trying to anticipate every eventuality in an effort to protect those they love.?? But this constant preparation can take over, adding another layer of stress to lives already shaped by grief. That’s where something like the NOTA:BENE System can make all the difference. By helping families get everything organised and in place, it offers peace of mind – so they can take a step back, knowing it’s all done, and focus on living life again.?? NOTA:BENE System - know WHAT exists, WHERE to find it and HOW to access it.?

At Mosaic, we know how deeply grief can impact children and young people. We’re here to help families navigate this difficult journey with practical tips and compassionate support. ?? Creating a Safe Space at Home: open conversations, memory rituals, and consistent routines offer comfort and stability. ?? Support at School: informing teachers, allowing emotional breaks and encouraging peer support can help children feel understood and cared for. ?? Self-Care Tips: activities like art, sports and a soothing bedtime routine are wonderful ways for young people to process emotions. Our latest guide to helping a young person cope with loss delves further into how to support young people at home, in school and with self-care activities. ?? https://lnkd.in/edTbetVv Please don't hesitate to reach out if you or someone you know could benefit from our services. Together, we can make sure no child faces grief alone. #bereavement #grief #griefsupport #mosaic #charity #dorset

Apart of Me Steps Challenge! Join in today, and give hope to young people struggling with loss. Every day, young people face devastating losses. And sadly, most do not get the support they need - bereavement services are overwhelmed and often not designed with young people in mind. The consequences are staggering: ? 25% of young people who die by suicide experienced childhood bereavement ? 41% of youth offenders experincned a childhood bereavement Which is why Apart of Me exists, to help theseat-risk young people transform their grief into compassion. Employees, volunteers, and supporters of Apart of Me are participating in a Step challenge charity appeal to raise funds to support these grieving young people. Collectively, we’ll aim to walk 5,200,300 steps by 10 December - one step for every child who lost a parent as a result of the pandemic. ?? Our target amount: ￡5,000 Current: ￡540 Your support will make a significant difference in providing essential resources for young people facing loss and trauma, each donation goes to preventing mental health problems as a result of bereavement. Please support our mission to help young people everywhere feel less alone when their world is turned upside down. How can you get involved? Take part in the step challenge and raise money yourself, or you can donate at our campaign page here: https://lnkd.in/dMSbDjGR If you can’t fundraise or donate, just sharing this post to your network will also be a huge support! #apartofme #stepchallenge #supportyoungpeople #griefjourney #charityfundraiser

Can you spare an hour tomorrow? https://lnkd.in/eKFcVxTD We would love you to join us in welcoming one of our favourite people back to our free fundraising support sessions. Louise Dillon from Armadillo Life and Fred Bennett's Don't Look Down Fund will be joining us to discuss something that many people express to us that they find challenging; Navigating conversations around loss - and this often creates barriers to meaningful engagement with bereaved donors. In the session, Louise will: 1. Share specific language tips and phrases to use (and avoid) when speaking with bereaved donors, ensuring your communication is both respectful and supportive. 2. Demonstrate how to open up conversations around grief and loss 3. Guide you through creating a more empathetic and supportive fundraising communication 4. Offer insights on transforming personal loss into a powerful force for support and change, sharing her own experience in establishing the "Don't Look Down" Fund. If your organisation works with bereaved donors or would like to engage more in this special form of fundraising but are not sure how to go about it sensitively, Louise brings not only practical tips and advice, but also an openness to ask questions and talk around this sensitive topic. Please join us - we hope to see you there. Nova Fundraising & Associates Ltd Emma Low Emma-Louise Singh MCIOF(AdvDip) #memorialfundraising #smallcharitysupport #smallbutmighty #speakingaboutloss #griefawareness #difficultconversations #novafundraising

We're proud to announce that we've partnered with the childhood bereavement charity Winston's Wish, to offer grief and bereavement support with our Group Life and Group Income Protection products. It's estimated that around 1 in 29 school-age children and young people of 5-16 years old, have experienced the death of a parent of sibling; giving an indication of the prevalence of bereavements among younger age groups. Winston's Wish helps children, teenagers and young adults up to the age of 25 find their feet after their world has been turned upside down by grief. From 1 January 2025, a dedicated helpline becomes available to all young adult employees of #grouplife policyholders and also to dependent children of employees. In addition, our #groupincomeprotection policyholders will also be given access to this valuable service. Read more! ?? https://bit.ly/3ZMlmpV #Lifetimepartner?

Today! Come and grab one of the last few spaces for our free lunchtime webinar on Bereavement, Grief and Financial Wellbeing. #FinancialWellbeingMonth

It never ceases to amaze me how much people personally gain from attending these workshops with regards to understanding their own journeys of grief. Because discussing loss openly can feel uncomfortable, we often lack a clear understanding of what to expect when we face it ourselves. Today, individuals courageously shared their personal experiences with loss, connecting their emotions, behaviours, and responses to new insights they gained. Many had moments of clarity, realizing they were neither "losing their minds" nor acting "oddly" as they adapted to their grief. Instead, they recognized these were natural symptoms of their body’s physical and emotional responses to stress. Participants left the session not only feeling more confident in supporting others coping with loss but also feeling supported in their own grief journey. #grief #compassionatecommunities

My previous post references this.

On the first day of Baby Loss Awareness Week, I find myself reflecting on the significance of this time. It’s a week dedicated to honoring and remembering the precious lives lost and to supporting the families and individuals who have experienced such profound loss. Having personally walked this painful path, I know how crucial it is to break the silence and offer unwavering support. This is why I’m immensely grateful for charities like Tommy's. In 2019, with the help of my amazing colleagues at Lloyds Banking Group, we were able to raise over ￡10,000 to advance their vital work. Supporting a colleague through the loss of a baby is of utmost importance. Here are some tips on how to be there for them: Listen actively: Sometimes, simply offering a listening ear can make a world of difference. Be patient: Grief has no timeline, so give them the space and time they need. Acknowledge their loss: Let them know their loss matters and that you care. Offer practical support: Whether it’s taking on some of their tasks or just being there to help out, small gestures go a long way. Let's shine a light on this critical issue and extend our hands and hearts to those who need it. ??? #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #TommysCharity #SupportAndStrength #Remembrance #BreakingTheSilence #Thankful