Three Boys Crying
One of Hope’s young people explains how Hope helped him realise that it is OK to cry and shares some words of wisdom about what to do or say to someone who has lost a loved one.
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Dealing with the loss of both my parents
One of Hope’s young people tells their story of dealing with grief and coping with the devastating loss of both parents.
Hope at St Michael’s Hospice, Hereford
Hope is working at St Michael’s Hospice, Herefordshire to deliver its Children and Young People’s Support Services.
New research heard from the siblings of child cancer sufferers
Earlier this month, BPS Research Digest editor Christian Jarrett (@Psych_Writer) wrote about the shock and fear experienced by children when the dreadful news arrives that their brother or sister has cancer.
My friend’s dad has cancer and I don’t know what to say to her
In friendships there are times when one person has to support the other. There are times when your friend can’t always be the strong one for you. That’s what friendship is – riding the rough with the smooth – and hanging on in there even when it feels like really hard work.
How do I tell my children that I have a life-threatening illness?
We have gathered together some expert information and resources to help you work out how to share the facts with your children and to support them to understand what is happening.
BBC Mind Set confirms need for exam support as Hope launches new online space!
Earlier this month we launched a brand new online group to support year 10’s and 11’s through their GCSEs when a close family member has a life-threatening illness. We were thrilled to see that the BBC have recognised the importance of this type of support and have since announced their own peer-to-peer coaching network called The Mind Set.
Coping On Special Days
Rochelle Bugg shares the things that made getting through significant dates such as Mothers’ Day and Christmas that little bit easier when someone at home is ill.
Nobody Understands
QUESTION My sister has Leukaemia and nobody understands how I feel; I don’t know how to talk to my friends … Read more
Sleeping Problems
QUESTION My Dad has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. I feel so tired all the time and exhausted but … Read more
