A toolkit for supporting children who have experienced bereavement, separation or trauma

Bear Us In Mind is an online resource designed to help children who have experienced bereavement, separation or trauma. It was originally developed as a physical toolkit by a group of individuals with expertise in the support and wellbeing of children, especially with regard to separation, loss and bereavement, in response to the outbreak of the war in Ukraine to help families and refugees affected by war and displacement.

Since then, the toolkit has expanded its scope and is now hosted by Child Bereavement UK as a free, online-only resource for use with children dealing with loss of any kind. It includes training videos, downloadable worksheets, and activities which are available in English, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian and Russian. The resource has also been adapted for military families by the Naval Children’s Charity, details of which can be found within the resource.

When a child experiences bereavement or trauma, an important element can be being supported in a safe, familiar setting, with activities that help a child to express and manage their feelings and rebuild trust and resilience to help avoid negative outcomes in later life. 

Whether you are a teacher, social worker or other professional, or a parent, carer, or host family, you can work through the resource with a child at the child’s pace, guided by their age and understanding. There is no need to be qualified in grief support to use the tools, but it is helpful to follow the guidelines and support the child as they work alongside you. If you have any questions or concerns, you can call our Helpline on 0800 02 888 40 for confidential support and guidance.

Visit the Bear Us In Mind online resource

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