Rainbows Ireland Workshop Series: Supporting Children who have Experienced Bereavement in the Primary School Setting (P)

Rainbows is a free, inclusive, voluntary service for children and young people experiencing loss following bereavement and parental separation/parental relationship breakdown /divorce.

Overview of Bereavement Sessions:

• Introduction to the work of Rainbows Ireland
• Overview of Childhood Bereavement and the Bereavement Care Pyramid
• Introduction to Theory and Research
• Overview of children’s reactions to grief
• Suggestions for support – what helps within the school setting
• Sharing resources and links for signposting

Presenter: Kate O Neill

Kate O Neill is a primary school teacher with a passion for children’s wellbeing. She has volunteered with Rainbows Ireland since 2010. She has worked as a Programme Facilitator and Programme Co-ordinator in her school. She is part of the Rainbows Ireland National Training Team who train Programme Facilitators to deliver the Rainbows Programme.