July – Book of the Month

Supporting bereaved children who have special educations needs and disabilities

‘We All Grieve’ – Winston’s Wish

In the past, the needs of bereaved children with SEND have not always been considered. We All Grieve looks at how children with SEND are affected by a bereavement, how those around them can support them and help to develop the child’s understanding of death and loss.

This book is designed for parents, carers, educational professionals and other adults supporting children and young adults with SEND who have experienced the death of someone close to them. It offers information, practical suggestions and ideas for activities, as well as where to find other support.

“Children are often called the ‘forgotten mourners’ and children with additional needs are even more so. This is an invaluable book for anyone needing to support children functioning between 0 – 12 months through to 13 years + including ways to tell them that someone has died and how a learning environment can also help. Winston’s Wish has once again created an invaluable resource for young people.”
Lucy Coote – Rosedale’s Community Ambassador and Bereavement Support Group Facilitator in Suffolk

Reviews

“I feel it is so important that we understand children with SEND will grieve and it is up to us to interpret and support them. Describing what we may see and giving so many tools to respond is really helpful at a time when families may not be prepared to deal with their own grief let alone their child’s. TReminding us to look after ourselves, giving actual language to use, and activities to support SEND children’s expression of grief – just brilliant’” – Emily – mother of a child with SEND and Family Liaison Officer at a special school

“As a mum of an additional needs child you learn how to find help and support for all the challenges thrown at you. When Paul died I could find a bit of information on helping children with bereavement but nothing for my child. Nobody else knew how to support us. Now we have this – for me, school, support staff, family. Thank you Winston’s’ Wish.” – Liza – a mother of a child with SEND

Rosedale’s Bereavement Library

Each branch of Rosedale has it’s own bereavement library where you can find all of the books in our ‘Book of the Month’ series. There are books for all ages, and all types of grief. If you would like to find out more, don’t hesitate to contact any one of our branches.

If you wish to purchase it, you can either look in your local bookstore, or order it directly from Winston’s Wish.