Moved by the experiences of our own staff and impacted by Channel 4’s internationally acclaimed documentary ‘The Mummy Diaries’, Anglo Pacific support a charity providing invaluable support to families and children suffering through bereavement – Winston’s Wish.
Each year, through the Winston’s Wish programme, children and families are able to access the much-needed support to help them through the bereavement. Supported each year by Anglo Pacific, children are supported through the emotional trauma and taught about the importance of their wellbeing and relationships around them. Children are given the encouragement and support to fulfil a happy life and understanding when to seek help.
More than 100 children are bereaved of a parent every day. 41,000 children are bereaved every single year in the UK.
For those who have lost a mother, father or sibling, the Helpline (08452 03 04 05) is the first port of call for guidance and support.
Often immediate advice such as whether or not to include the children in the funeral arrangements is sought from our practitioners. This leads on to questions about a child’s behaviour, conduct at school and the reaction of friends to the news.
Winston’s Wish was founded in 1992 by Julie Stokes OBE and supports children after the death of a parent or sibling, which is one of the most devastating losses a child will ever face.
The team of 29 staff members, many of which are part-time, include:
Many of these people are part-time. There are also 170 clinically trained volunteers, who work directly with children at Camp Winston, our residential weekend for groups of children.
“Peer support groups are one of the best ways to help bereaved children heal. They are allowed and encouraged to tell their stories as much and as often as they like”.
Dr Alan Wolfelt. PhD
Camp Winston is, for many children, their first experience away from home since the death. At the core of this weekend, is the encouragement by our practitioners for parents and children to meet others who have shared similar experiences, to share their stories and gain confidence and self-esteem through team building activities.
Six weeks later, families are invited to a post-Camp follow up to reflect on their experiences with the practitioners:
Support at the right time can make a lasting and significant difference to a young person’s journey through grief.
Winston is a great companion and confident of children as he encourages them to share their thoughts and feelings. For further information please visit www.winstonswish.org.uk or call 01242 546 163.
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