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One to one support

For children 7 years and older

One-to-one sessions are led by children and young people based on their individual needs and interests. They provide opportunities for children to freely express their thoughts and feelings.

Through these sessions our Bereavement Support Practitioner will:

  • Assess their level of understanding
  • Acknowledge what has happened
  • Answer questions honestly with language they understand
  • Provide opportunities to remember their loved one
  • Encourage them to express thoughts and feelings
  • With child’s permission engage with parent in open conversations

What’s included in the sessions?

One-to-one sessions are tailored to the interests of each child. All the activities support young children to find ways to express their thoughts and feelings and to share their experience. Sessions may include;

  • Making special things to remember loved one(s)
  • Arts and Crafts, such as painting and drawing pictures
  • Creating stories with the puppets and toys
  • Playing with Lego
  • Creating with clay
  • Playing games
  • Playing in the sand tray
  • Exploring with music
  • Dancing

FAQs

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How do I apply for my child to have one-to-one support?

A self-referral is required in the first instance and you can self-refer.

How often are the sessions?

As a guide sessions are usually weekly.

Make a referral

Our referral process is the first step of reaching out for support from Once Upon a Smile. Referrals can be made by you for your family or can be made on behalf of a family you are seeking support for.

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