Winston's Wish
5 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago -Supporting bereaved children and their families after the death of a parent or sibling.
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Episode 5: How to support bereaved children in school
August 31, 2018 10:13 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MBThe latest episode of the Winston's Wish podcast features Callie and Harriet from our North West team, who discuss ways in which teachers, parents and carers can support bereaved children and young people in the school environment. This September, we're raising awareness of the impact bereavement can have on children in school with our #BackToSchoolSept campaign. Parents, carers and professionals can access support from Winston's Wish by calling our Freephone National Helpline on 08088 02...
Episode 4: The importance of conversation
August 08, 2018 15:02 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBWhy is it important for bereaved children to talk about death? The Winston's Wish podcast returns with a look at the importance of conversation for bereaved children and young people. Gemma and Debbie, from our Family Services Team, explore this topic and consider some of the common questions parents, carers and professionals often have. If you are a parent or carer, or a professional working with a bereaved family, you can access bereavement support by calling our Freephone National Hel...
Episode 3: Losing A Sibling
April 13, 2018 15:07 - 20 minutes - 28 MBCallie and Sarah from the North West team at Winston's Wish - the charity for bereaved children - sit down to discuss the impact losing a sibling can have on bereaved children and young people. For support, please call our Freephone National Helpline on 08088 020 021. Website: winstonswish.org Facebook: facebook.com/winstonswishcharity Twitter: twitter.com/winstonswish Instagram: instagram.com/winstonswish Music by Ben Sound.
Episode 2: My Brother Simon
November 24, 2017 13:25 - 43 minutes - 36.7 MBIn Episode 2 of the Winston's Wish podcast, Dom Smith is joined by journalist Jonny Sharples, who lost his brother Simon to suicide. Jonny and Dom discuss the impact that Simon's death had on his family, how Jonny learnt to cope with his grief and men's mental health. For support, please call our Freephone National Helpline on 08088 020 021 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm). Our team can offer advice and guidance, as well as on-going support. We have a specialist programme of support for famil...
Episode 1: Going Back To School
October 31, 2017 09:25 - 39 minutes - 35.4 MBIn Episode 1 of the Winston's Wish podcast, Dom Smith and Laura Scott discuss going back to school after a bereavement. After a death, a child's emotions can be difficult to deal with and as a result, school can be tough. We discuss various coping techniques, ways to adjust and discuss some families' experiences. For support, please call our Freephone National Helpline on 08088 020 021 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm). Our team can offer advice and guidance, as well as on-going support. Connec...