The Groupwork Programme
Run over 7 sessions our therapeutic groupwork programme is staffed by a dedicated team of highly trained volunteers who make sure that every child, young person, and their parent/carers feels safe and supported throughout their time with us. The group provides a safe space to share their experiences and emotions with others who understand how it feels when someone close to them dies, allowing them to see that they are not alone. Our groups for both the children and young people and their parent/carers are run concurrently and throughout the 7 sessions will join for certain activities.
Telephone Helpline
To help families at this difficult time, we offer a telephone helpline, 07469 255139, for parents, carers, and professionals.
Our trained Stand-by-me Advisors can offer advice and information on how to handle difficult conversations and hopefully relieve at least a little of the worry and stress that these conversations can cause.
Post-Group Counselling for Parents/Carers
Bereavement affects all of us at some stage in our lives and grief can turn your world upside down. Family members may experience different challenges in many aspects of life whilst grieving the reality of loss and continuing with the process of living.
As a parent/carer of a child who has attended our 7-week group programme we are able to offer you a safe, supportive place to talk in confidence about emotional issues. Your counsellor will listen without judgement and will focus on you and your world. You will not be directed in any specific way, but will be offered an opportunity, with your counsellor alongside, to look within yourself as you reflect on what you are going through.
Your challenges are unique to you. Whatever you choose to talk about will be received with empathy and respect.
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Bereavement Support Programme for Schools
A programme which provides schools with a structure to understand and support bereaved children and young people. Check to see if your school has signed up here.
Mia & James
The Difference we Make
Talking about their brother really helped them, and it helped me, I realised that if they could smile and remember the good times I could too
Parent
I am still learning but with Stand-by-me and help from family, friends, my tutor, and those who stopped and tried to understand what I was going through I wouldn’t have achieved all of the things I have. I had to accept I couldn’t do everything myself and I had to ask for help.
Young Person
I want to become a Young Ambassador as Stand-by-Me has helped me so much, so I want to help them and young children who have been through an experience just like me.
Young Ambassador
We attended in March/April 2023. I wanted to say how incredible it’s been watching such a tiny human putting into practice all the coping mechanisms you guys taught him. The school have been amazed at how well he’s done. It has honestly been astounding. Something we couldn’t have done without you. Thank you
Parent
Stand by me is a wonderful local charity that helped us through our bereavement when my husband passed away. It was so helpful for my daughter to know she wasn’t alone and that others were going through losses and she could talk in a safe environment. Stand by me have also stayed in contact with us over the years and they continue to support us ongoing. We are so grateful and blessed to have been supported by Stand by me. Thank you
Parent