Supporting Children Through Family Change: Bereavement

Friday 7 May 2010 : 9.30 am -3.30 pm

St Andrew's Building, Eldon Street, Glasgow

This one day course is aimed at all staff working in nursery, primary, secondary and special schools.

The course will allow participants to explore the nature of loss and grief, its impact on young people and the possible effects on learning and well-being. The role which school staff can take to support pupils will be explored.

The course will be led by Mary Lappin and Pauline Lynch.

Mary Lappin is a Lecturer in Religious Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Glasgow. She has teaching experience in a variety of posts in schools throughout Scotland, London and Canada. She has developed an interest and expertise in Grief and Loss Education and pioneered the introduction of the 'Seasons for Growth' Grief Education programme in Scotland.

Pauline Lynch is a Chartered Educational Psychologist who has been working in local authorities with children and families and has trained staff in a variety of areas including dealing with challenging behaviour, anger management and coping with bereavement and loss.

The cost of the course will be £120 per person, including morning coffee and buffet lunch.

This course can be commissioned by cluster groups or any interested parties. To obtain further details and negotiate suitable delivery date(s) please contact the CPD Office.

If you require any further information regarding this course please contact the CPD Office.

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