What is a Bereavement Buddy?
Put simply, a Bereavement Buddy is someone who comes alongside a child during a time of grief.
Someone with whom, a child can:
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share their curiosity and ask tough questions without judgment or fear of upsetting them
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discuss their fears surrounding death in a safe and relatively matter-of-fact manner
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count on to speak truth instead of unhelpful & confusing euphemisms
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look to for security and guidance during the uncertainty of change and loss
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expect to follow up with them long after the event
Being a Bereavement Buddy means:
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You have earned trust
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You will not judge
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You respect beliefs and boundaries
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You are willing to be frank and open
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You allow a child to mourn without making it about you
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You will not rush a child through the grieving process
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You understand the delicate balance between dark and light.
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bereavement gift for every child and their Bereavement Buddy.