The Irish Childhood Bereavement Network
The ICBN is a member organisation. Members share a vision that all children and young people, together with the adults in their lives, can easily access a choice of high quality local and national information, guidance and support to enable them to manage the impact of death on their lives.
How children understand and react to grief depends on their age and stage of development. They gradually understand more as they mature...
Adolescence is a time of great change in the life of a young person. Teenagers struggle with issues of identity and independence...
Childhood bereavement must be addressed at national level. We believe it is critical to: advocate for and develop a coherent national childhood bereavement policy; engage in public education; promote positive mental health; and influence educational curricula for children, adults and professionals...
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Professional Certificate in Children and Loss
Wednesday, March 27th, 2019Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in association with The Irish Hospice Foundation are now accepting applications for the 2019/2020 Professional Certificate in Children and Loss (Level 9). Details, schedule of dates and application procedure can be found on the following link:- www.rcsi.ie/pgchildrenandloss. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday, 3rd May
Bereaved Children’s Awareness Week – Agenda
Tuesday, November 6th, 2018What: Irish Childhood Bereavement Network (ICBN) national event for Bereaved Children’s Awareness Week (BCAW) 2018. When: Thursday 15th of November in Wood Quay Venue Who: 120 delegated made up of ICBN members who include professionals working directly with bereaved children, those who occasionally support them and people interested in the area of children and young