Talking About Loss

Talking About Loss's Mission to Provide Play Therapy Support for Bereaved Children

Fundraising for Talking about Loss
£300
raised
by 6 supporters
Talking about Loss

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RCN 1189222
We support people affected by bereavement to help talk about loss and move forward

Story

At Talking About Loss, we believe every child deserves a safe space to heal and thrive, especially in the face of unimaginable loss. That's why we're launching this Just Giving campaign to raise funds for play therapy sessions tailored specifically for bereaved children. Losing a loved one is never easy, but for children, the experience can be particularly challenging. They may struggle to understand or express their emotions, leaving them feeling lost and alone in their grief. Play therapy provides a powerful outlet for children to explore their feelings, process their experiences, and learn healthy coping mechanisms in a safe and supportive environment.

Unfortunately, the cost of play therapy sessions can be a barrier for many families already grappling with the financial strain of bereavement. With your generous support, we can ensure that cost is never a barrier to healing for these vulnerable children. Your donation will directly fund play therapy sessions for bereaved children in need, providing them with the tools and support they need to navigate their grief and move forward with hope. With your support, we aim to fund training for professionals to become play therapists on behalf of the charity to work in the York area.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of grieving children in our community. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, will have a lasting impact on these children and their families. Let's come together to bring comfort, healing, and hope to those who need it most. Thank you for your kindness and support.

About the charity

Talking about Loss

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 1189222
This group aims to help people who are affected by bereavement or loss, whether that is a family member, friend, job or self-confidence. TAL was set up by East Yorkshire woman, Jacqueline Gunn, who felt she needed somewhere to turn to when her father died, just to have a chat with like-minded people. As a result, Jacqueline set up pop-up wellbeing cafes in East and North Yorkshire and now is planning to launch the TAL Community Hub in the centre of Market Weighton. This consists of two buildings, an information centre (pictured) with rooms for hire, and a Wellness Barn, which will offer a multi-purpose space for activities and workshops. A team of specialists will also be available to help people with health and wellbeing issues. As preparations to refurbish the buildings are underway, the work is being funded by a legacy but the Hub needs to be sustainable and, as we are starting from scratch, everything needs to be bought.

Donation summary

Total raised
£300.00
Online donations
£300.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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