This year, the Service Cloud and SFS SE team are raising money for Grief Encounter. We will be taking part in a number of events, trying to raise as much money as possible! Please support in any way you can, it would be so appreciated!!

One child in every UK classroom will experience the death of someone close by the time they reach 16 years old. Grief Encounter is here to help with the confusion, fear, loneliness and pain, providing a lifeline to children and young people to cope with free, immediate, one-to-one support

Founded by Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE, Grief Encounter's mission is to give every child and young person access to the best possible support following the death of someone close.

They work closely with individuals, families, schools and professionals to offer a way through the anxiety, fear and isolation so often caused by grief. Their services include:

• One-to-one counselling
• Group workshops
• Music, art and drama therapy
• Residentials and Family Fun Days
• A National, free and confidential helpline called grieftalk offering web chat service too
• Bespoke support for schools, universities and colleges
• A dedicated Trauma Team for support following a sudden or traumatic bereavement.
• Accredited training courses and webinars for professionals
• Award-winning resources including our unique Grief Relief Kit, Grief Encounter Workbook and Journal

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