05/04/2022
Do you know a child or young person that has lost someone close to them? If you have, you may find this project a lovely and helpful response to a heart-breaking situation...
TOGETHER IN GRIEF - THE FOREST PROJECT
Together in Grief – The Forest Project is an innovative programme of support for children and young people who are experiencing bereavement. The project offers them the opportunity to participate in forest activities such as den building, camp fire cooking, tool making, tree climbing, forest games and rope work. They also explore literature to help them understand and express their loss and grief. Grief discussions and support are carefully interwoven into the programme.
Being outside in nature can benefit both our physical and mental wellbeing. According to mental health charity, Mind, it can:
improve mood
reduce feelings of stress or anger
improve confidence and self-esteem
help people make new connections
provide peer support
help people be more active
improve physical health
Making a forest an ideal setting in which to support bereaved children and young people. We also hope that the forest setting and activities will suit children who may find a more traditional approach intimidating.
The Forest Project supports children and young people aged 10 to 17 years who are experiencing bereavement. Participants need to be registered with a Hull GP or have a Hull postcode (this is a requirement of the programme funding). If your child does not fit the criteria but is struggling with grief, please contact us anyway and we will provide details of other means of support if we can.
If you have any questions about the programme or want to find out more, please contact the lovely people at fitmums and friends by:
Emailing: [email protected]
Calling: 07870 654586
Or clicking on the link below:
www.fitmums.org.uk/support/together-in-grief-the-forest-project
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