Loss, Transition, Bereavement and Change

Loss, transition and change are integral parts of being a looked-after child. This course aims to help carers fully understand their impact on children, young people and families.

We will look at psychological theories and research to inform our understanding of the topic. We will consider the role of carers in supporting children and young people to deal with the loss, transition and change they have experienced so far in life and the changes still to come.

This course provides you with a detailed understanding of child bereavement. You will learn how grief affects children of different ages, some common bereavement models that can explain the grieving process, how to support bereaved children, and how to support yourself through the process.

Learning Outcomes:

1. To explore the different trends in the U.K. of Bereavement and how they may manifest in children.
2. Explore how for looked after children will be more pronounced.
3. To improve understanding and develop practical strategies to help support children and young people who experience significant loss or grief.
4. Understand more about the responses to the loss experienced by children, including grief, separation, divorce and illness
5. Be able to apply a range of practical support systems to children and families dealing with loss.
6. Understand how to apply a practical approach to working with children and families where loss has occurred
7. Identify the range of support available to bereaved children and families.