How to talk to children about death when a parent has a terminal illness

Jenni Thomas and Nick Heath introduce the series which is aimed at helping those who are grieving or anyone who is supporting someone who is bereaved.They are joined by former England cricket captain Andrew Strauss whose wife Ruth died after a diagnosis of lung cancer.In the year leading up to Ruth’s death, Jenni saw both her and Andrew to help them talk to their children at a very difficult time. Andrew talks about the support that Jenni provided and how the family managed Ruth’s funeral.Angus Lawson Memorial Trust - http://www.almt.org/Ruth Strauss Foundation - https://ruthstraussfoundation.com/Macmillan Support – www.macmillan.org.ukMaggie's Centres - https://www.maggiescentres.org/Winston's Wish - https://www.winstonswish.org/Cruse Bereavement Care - https://www.cruse.org.uk/Childhood Bereavement Network - http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/Hospice UK - https://www.hospiceuk.org/ Missing Mummy (book) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0230749518/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_vqr5DbYD85DBSThis is About Me & You (via ALMT site) - http://www.almt.org/control/uploads/files/1359572921~Me_&You_Final.pdfGuide to using This is About Me & You (via ALMT site) - http://www.almt.org/control/uploads/files/1567068938~Guide_to_My_book_about_me.pdfJenni Thomas website with further resources - http://www.jennithomas.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As a leading figure and pioneer in child bereavement, Jenni Thomas OBE provides support and guidance to those grieving the death of a baby or child and for children facing the death of a mum or dad, brother or sister. In this series, Jenni shares what children and parents have said was so important to them at this most difficult time in their lives. Jenni is the Patron and bereavement counsellor for the Angus Lawson Memorial Trust.NOTE: Jenni talks openly and sensitively about the death of babies, young children and adults. If you find any areas of the discussions in this series distressing, please seek out a family member, friend or counselling professional who is able to listen and be supportive. Jenni regrets she is unable to respond to requests for counselling. For more information on the Angus Lawson Memorial Trust, visit www.almt.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.