Policies & Compliance Early Education

Supporting Children Through Loss & Grief

This webinar outlines the impact that events such as death, parental separation, entry into foster care or moving away from a familiar environment have on children. We discuss how you can support children experiencing these events. The webinar includes some simple activities that are beneficial in supporting children going through loss and grief. 

Course Content

  • Introduction to loss and the associated experiences of bereavement and grief
  • Different types of loss a child may experience
  • Factors which influence the impact of loss on a child
  • A child’s understanding of, and reactions to, various experiences of loss, dependent on their age and stage of development
  • An overview of the various types and methods of support available
  • Ideas and activities for supporting a child through their loss
  • Provision of a list of books and resources beneficial to supporting the child through their loss


Certification

Certificate of completion

Tutor

Aoife Gallagher graduated from Institute of Technology, Sligo in 2015 with a First Class Honours Degree in Early Childhood Care & Education. She has undertaken various research projects through the Health Research Board and for Sligo Leitrim Children and Young People's Services Committee (CYPSC) and the Northwest Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force on topics pertaining to children and childhood.
This webinar provides participants with the knowledge, information and understanding to support children experiencing grief, loss and change.
Supporting Children Webinar
Date DATE

25 Nov 2025

Date AVAILABLE SEATS

50

Location Course Dates and Times
7.00 PM to 9.00 PM
Location LOCATION
Online
Certification CERTIFICATION
Certificate of completion
Price PRICE

€ 20.00

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