Myth 17. If I can’t get over this loss, I will never be happy again.
You will never “get over” this loss. You will always have some level of grief about letting them go. But you will learn to live better with the reality of the loss and how it has changed your life over time

Delighted to have delivered the first of two Rainbows Facilitator sessions to staff St Francis of Assisi
Looking forward to returning in a few weeks for the second session and commissioning service.
Thank you for the warm welcome.
Rainbows Bereavement Support GB

Delighted to announce that St. Bride’s PS & Nursery, Cambuslang is now an officially recognised Rainbows site, having completed staff facilitator training for both Sunbeams and Rainbows. Best wishes as you support your young people through bereavement, loss and grief! 🌈
Rainbows Bereavement Support GB

Delighted to have completed facilitator training with Mrs Harley and Mr Donnelly from St Francis of Assisi who are now an officially recognised Rainbows Bereavement Support Site. Best wishes as you guide your pupils through challenging life events.
Rainbows Bereavement Support GB

Grateful for the warm welcome received at Motherwell Diocesan Centre this morning, delivering Awareness Raising presentation on the Rainbows Bereavement programme to Scottish RE Advisers and SCES.
Rainbows Bereavement Support GB @MotherwellRE

Myth 15. Time heals all Things

Time alone does not heal the broken heart of loss. Allowing ourselves to grieve over time heals the broken heart

Myth 16. Helping children to deal with loss is the responsibility of the family.

Families do have a critical responsibility. But it is a responsibility shared with other individuals and organizations, such as hospices, schools and faith communities, as well as the community

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Myth 14. Grieving is a problem

No, it is a natural reaction to loss. We all, sadly, go through it. Just because something is painful doesn’t mean we should avoid or ignore it.

Our volunteers Rainbows Bereavement Support GB graciously give their precious time because they know that their efforts make a difference to children and young people experiencing significant loss.
Without our volunteers , Rainbows Gb simply wouldn’t be here. Can you help #bereavement #volunteer

The death of a loved one is painful and complicated for adults, but for children facing a loss for the first time it can be as confusing as it is upsetting.
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Sometimes it's good to just get creative 🥰 We had some great conversations in our little group this afternoon 🌈 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 Thrive Approach Rainbows Bereavement Support GB #supportingmentalhealth

Myth 11. Children Can’t Handle the Truth
Most of us don't want to use the word “death,” instead we use the words passing away & Gone to Sleep the truth is children can handle the truth about death and what it means to be dead. Often the things we say to protect them are confusing

Joanna P.A MOORE......opinions are my own. Rainbows Bereavement Support GB Yes 🙌

We are delighted to say that Rainbows is returning to school on 18th September. Information and letters have been sent out. If you would like any further information please don't hesitate to contact school and speak to Mrs Cameron or Mrs Saxton.Rainbows Bereavement Support GB

Myth 7. Grief should last about a year
Grief has no timeline. Some people are able to anticipate the loss and begin grieving before the death. Children may experience repeated episodes of grief with each new developmental stage or special life event

Myth 10. Children do not grieve, or only grieve when they reach a certain age.

Children grieve at any age. Any child old enough to love is old enough to grieve and mourn. Children are certainly capable of giving and receiving love.

Young people tend to grieve in private - they need emotional space to deal with their grief and to feel safe in that space. Our Spectrum programme supports Young People aged 12-18 using resources to help them understand their feelings and give them strategies to cope
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