Parents and Professionals
ARE YOU A PARENT OR PROFFESSIONAL WHO IS WORRIED ABOUT A CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON?
- 1 to 1 Counselling
- Peer Mentor Training
- Group support for families and/or children & young people
- Informative workshops for parents and/or children & young people
Training for professionals
THE GRIEF OUT LOUD PROJECT
The Dove Service is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund to provide grief training and support to children and young people, carers, and parents and professionals, across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Wirral.
The Grief Out Loud Project provides drop-ins for confidential advice and support. It is open to community groups, schools, colleges, and organisations. These sessions are provided at various times, depending on location, please get in touch with us to find out more details by calling our Head Office on 01782 914455.
ONLINE BEREAVEMENT WORKSHOP
If you have experienced bereavement, life-changing , life-limiting illness, significant loss, or just want to gain more awareness of how you can support others with grief and loss. You are invited to join our free online bereavement workshops.
If you require more information or have any difficulties using the online form – Please email our Head Office @Enquiries
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
MAKING A REFERAL
HOW DO I REFER?
Call our Head Office on 01782 914455, we can provide advice to determine if counselling is suitable and we will take some information regarding the child you would like to refer. We do require parental/carer consent to accept children referrals.
We do ask that all children under the age of 14 be accompanied to their session by an appropriate adult but will be given the choice of whether or not to have that adult present in during their counselling session. The Child or Young person will be given that choice at each of their sessions, so they can always change their mind.
(NB. This process may vary slightly depending on area).
C&YP RESOURCE PACK
We have created a Resource Pack for parents and professionals who support and work with Children and Young People (C&YP).
You can find information sheets on loss and grief; specifically around loss and grief and the effects this may also have on Children and Young People. We have also added activities you can do with the child or young person who you are supporting
To obtain a copy of our Resources Pack, please email us at @Enquiries
OTHER REFERAL ROUTES
If your GP or a school refers your child, you may find that they contact CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services). If there are no clear mental health symptoms, but there is a mention of the child experiencing issues relating to bereavement , loss or life-changing illness, CAMHS will contact the referrer with our contact information.
OUT OF AREA REFERALS
If the child or young person you would like to refer is outside of Staffordshire, Cheshire or Wirral, self funded counselling is an option. Please contact us on 01782 914455 for more information.