Nuala Harmey, bereavement support social worker with Temple Street children's hospital and Geraldine Parsons who lost her two brothers at the age of ten appeared on the John Murray show this morning (July 24th)
Geraldine and Nuala discuss the long term impact of a bereavement in childhood and the importance of support for children following a bereavement
You can listen back to the interview HERE
The Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) is a hub for people working with bereaved children, young people and their families in Ireland.
Tuesday 24 July 2012
Monday 23 July 2012
Interview with Dr Susan Delaney on Irish Childhood Bereavement Network
Dr Susan Delaney, Bereavement Services Manager Irish Hospice Foundation |
If you would like to learn more about the aims of the Irish Childhood Bereavement Network you can listen to a short interview with Dr Susan Delaney, bereavement services manager at the Irish Hospice Foundation HERE
Minister Frances Fitzgerald Launches the Irish Childhood Bereavement Network
L-R Sharon Foley, CEO Irish Hospice Foundation, Dr Susan Delaney, bereavement services manager Irish Hospice Foundation and Minister Frances Fitzgerald at the launch |
Minister Frances Fitzgerald has today launched the new Irish Childhood Bereavement Network in the offices of the Irish Hospice Foundation.
Speaking at the launch Minister Fitzgerald said the Network ''offers Ireland an opportunity to change the way it approaches childhood grief and could make a significant difference in facilitating the delivery of appropriate resources for each grieving child.”
View pictures of the launch HERE
The scoping study for the network undertaken by Dr Kathy Mc Loughlin highlighted the importance of bridging gaps in children's bereavement services and finding ways for service providers to share information and knowledge. The launch document, outlining the aims and objectives of the network can be viewed below
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