Claire, Caroline and Tasha have all completed grief support training and have experience of working with children who have encountered a loss. At The Donkey Den, we combine our grief support work with Equine Facilitated Learning and Forest School activities. Staff have also completed terminal illness training so we can support a child or young person when someone important to them is going to die.

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We have all experienced a significant loss in our lives and each have our own unique story. We feel grief is still an area in society that most people feel uncomfortable to approach. We want to help change this. We are passionate about providing grief support for children and young people, enabling them to have their own narrative and process their loss at their own pace. 

 

All people experience grief differently. We are very sensitive and respectful of this; working closely with the child, family members/carers and professionals to tailor the balance and sessions right for the individual.

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Although we offer services to children only, if you are an adult just wanting 'space' to feel and grieve a loss PLEASE reach out. Come and spend some time with our donkeys, surrounded by nature, and 'just be'.  

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We are proud to be working alongside the charity 'Josephine's Star' to provide grief support work for children. We have also welcomed the Children’s Hospice South West Siblings group to share our space. Please follow the link below to see how the charity supports children and families across Somerset. 

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https://www.josephinesstar.org.uk/​​​