The unexpected death of a husband and father

Jenni and Nick are joined by Caren who talks openly about the impact on her and her four children of the death of her husband Leon, who was killed in a car accident.Caren describes to Jenni how her main concern was what she could do or say to help her children, who were aged from 12 to 21, and to understand her own grief.Caren also shares her experiences of counselling and how she and her children benefitted from the support Jenni was able to offer them as a family.Angus Lawson Memorial Trust - http://www.almt.org/Sudden Death, supporting people after sudden death - http://www.suddendeath.org/Care for the Family - https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/Cruse Bereavement Care - https://www.cruse.org.uk/It's Not Raining, Daddy, It's Happy (book) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1444754750/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Pur5Db5R69JVCJenni 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.