This training aims to support you in gaining an understanding of:
- The individual nature of grief
- How individuals may respond when faced with death, dying and grief
- How being present at such incidents impacts on you and what support you might need
- What bereaved families tell us is helpful around the time of a death
The induction course includes:
- Written information
- Short films made by Child Bereavement UK staff and HEMS crew members across the UK. Two short films are also provided by bereaved relatives Charlotte and Steve. We have also included additional short supporting films made by others that are relevant to this material
- Opportunities for reflection to consider your own thoughts, views and experience
By the end of this course you will gain:
- Greater confidence in talking with bereaved families and professionals
- Improved skills and knowledge for providing effective support around the time of death
- Improved wellbeing with greater awareness of the impact this work has on you, and increased knowledge of strategies to build your resilience
