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Defining Chaplaincy during a Mental Health Crisis (Australia)

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Defining Chaplaincy during a Mental Health Crisis (Australia)

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Recruiting and Retaining School Chaplains (Australia)

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Recruiting and Retaining School Chaplains (Australia)

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Just what exactly do chaplains do? - with Revd. Clifford Swartz || Reframing Education

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Talk Grief is a dedicated online space for grieving teenagers and young adults (13 to 25), powered by the charity Child Bereavement UK (formerly Winston’s Wish).

Grief support for teens and young adults | Talk Grief

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Further and Higher: new introductory course to Further and Higher Education chaplaincy

This four module course created by the Institute for Children, Youth and Mission (CYM) and St. Peter’s Saltley Trust includes four contact sessions and several hours' self-directed learning, using videos and written material.

First (pilot) course, led by experienced education chaplains, will run in early autumn 2026.  Cost £20.  Get in touch to register your interest bursar@saltleytrust.org.uk

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Exploring spirituality as a factor in youth well-being: HBSC study results | HBSC study

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Recent research from the HBSC network has brought to light a pivotal aspect of adolescent health – the role of spirituality. The new publication, titled “Establishing spirituality as an intermediary determinant of health among 42,843 children from eight countries,” led by Valerie Michaelson (HBSC Canada), examines the concept of spirituality through a unique lens, revealing its profound influence on the mental health of children aged 11 to 15.

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The GoHealth Chaplains’ Network – GoHealth

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Chaplains carry stories, hold tension and walk with people through some of the most painful moments of their lives. The work is deeply meaningful but can be demanding and at times, isolating.

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Does chaplaincy make a difference? Measuring what matters.

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Does chaplaincy make a difference? Measuring what matters.

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Episode 10: Does Chaplaincy Make a Difference? Measuring What Matters

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Pray for Students and Teachers - 24-7 Prayer International

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If you’d like to pray for students around the world, this guide will help - but we would suggest that you make it a bit more local and begin to intercede for the schools around you.

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Chaplaincy in Schools Annual Conference - Waverley Abbey

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You create space every day — listening, supporting, carrying stories, standing quietly on the front line with young people. But who creates space for you?

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The Spiritus Chaplaincy Hub exists to strengthen, resource and connect those called to chaplaincy across the West of England and beyond.

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University Chaplaincy can 'counter divisions in society'

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University Chaplaincy can 'counter divisions in society'

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What is a chaplain and what do they do in school? Robin Hardman explains what the role entails and how you might become one

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Beyond the Clinic: Faith and Young People's Mental Health (March 2026)

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Beyond the Clinic: Faith and Young People's Mental Health (March 2026)

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Faith and Young People’s

Mental Health

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Delve into the rich ways God works in and through us right where we are using our fresh, simple ‘6M’ framework, in a small group series or book.

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Inclusive Community - Becoming Beacons in Your Community

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Inclusive Community - Becoming Beacons in Your Community

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30th April NSLN National Event Inclusive Community - Becoming Beacons in Your Community 2

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School Chaplaincy's contribution to Wellbeing (Australia)

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School Chaplaincy's contribution to Wellbeing (Australia)

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School chaplaincy’s contribution to wellbeing in schools - National School Chaplaincy Association

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Introduction Chaplains have been serving the students, staff and families of government schools across Australia for decades – long before the much appreciated federal funding commenced in 2007 – making a valuable contribution to the social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing in school communities. They have played a vital role in complementing other school-based wellbeing support […]

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The University Chaplain: An Often Unrecognised Resource in Suicide Prevention

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The University Chaplain: An Often Unrecognised Resource in Suicide Prevention

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The University Chaplain: An Often Unrecognised Resource in Suicide Prevention—Initial Qualitative Results from Exploratory Research into the Roles of University Chaplains at One Australian University - Journal of Religion and Health

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University chaplains are often unrecognised as resources in suicide prevention. This exploratory article highlights the valuable contributions university chaplains at one Australian university make to suicide prevention. Three overarching themes related to the contributions of university chaplains to suicide prevention were generated: (1) person-centred care; (2) the role of university chaplains in suicide prevention; and (3) professional development. Of particular note is that university chaplains actively contribute to all three phases of the suicide prevention framework: prevention, intervention, and postvention.

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University Chaplaincy as a 'Relational Presence'

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University Chaplaincy as a 'Relational Presence'

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University Chaplaincy as Relational Presence  Navigating Understandings of Good and Effective Chaplaincy in UK Universities

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Catholic National Standards for School Chaplaincy

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Catholic National Standards for School Chaplaincy

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CES National Standards for School Chaplains

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Our Pupil Chaplins | ACE | Torre Church of England Academy | Devon

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The Pupil Chaplains are a group of Year 6 pupils who are linked as representatives to each class throughout the school. During weekly meetings, the pupils plan how they might support the development of Torre as a church school, looking for opportunities for worship and also encouraging the participation of others in response to our worship or reflections.

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Ask Me Bereavement Training for Schools and Colleges

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Ask Me Bereavement Training for Schools and Colleges

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Bereavement training by Winston’s Wish for schools, colleges, nurseries and universities supporting grieving students.

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Incarnational Ministry - A Practical Guide for Anglican School Chaplains (Australia)

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Incarnational Ministry - A Practical Guide for Anglican School Chaplains (Australia)

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Incarnational Ministry - A Practical Guide for Anglican School Chaplains (Australia)

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A case study of Trust Chaplaincy at Archway Learning Trust, Nottingham.

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The Archway Learning Trust, Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham — National Society for Education

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Supporting young people to live out their faith more boldly. Report | Report 2 | Recipe book | Video

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A case study of Trust Chaplaincy at St Benet's Multi-Academy Trust.

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Integrate Youth for Christ - We’re about seeing young people’s lives changed across South Norfolk and North Suffolk by working with youth in high school and cafe settings in Diss, Harleston, Long Stratton, Old Buckenham and Eye. We resource, run events and support youth

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As mental health professionals who have experienced significant losses ourselves, we know individual grief is unique and there is no "right" way to cope. Our goal is to create a community that provides hope, creative expression, support, and education to anyone wishing to understand the complicated experience of life after loss.

What's Your Grief wrote a book! Although grief is immensely complex, our philosophy has always been that the best way to cope is one step at a time. This is a book to help you do just that.

We post a new article to What's Your Grief about once a week. Subscribe to stay up to date on all our posts.

What's Your Grief does not receive funding or grants to help our operational costs. If you've ever benefited from this community and would like to help us continue our work, please consider donating. We're a program of Fusion Partnerships, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. You can make a one-time or monthly donation in support of What's Your Grief. You also may give in memory of a loved one.

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Whats your Grief - A Grief Website for the Rest of Us

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What's Your Grief is a grief website and online community for grieving people and grief support professionals. We honor all types of loss and grief.

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This series challenges us to consider what we're truly seeking in life and why we often feel unfulfilled. We dive into unexpected sources of joy and discover how a relationship with Jesus can transform our understanding of happiness.

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This series challenges us to consider what we're truly seeking in life and why we often feel unfulfilled. We dive into unexpected sources of joy and discover how a relationship with Jesus can transform our understanding of happiness.

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Coping with a Death in the School Community (Oxford)

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Coping with a Death in the School Community (Oxford)

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10 Steps to Setting Up Chaplaincy (Oxford)

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10 Steps to Setting Up Chaplaincy (Oxford)

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Introduction to Chaplaincy (Waverley Abbey)

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Introduction to Chaplaincy (Waverley Abbey)

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This six-week interactive course is an invitation to live differently. In this Introduction to Chaplaincy, you'll explore how a chaplaincy approach can equip you to walk like Jesus and fulfil your purpose wherever you find yourself.

Whether you're already serving in ministry or simply seeking to integrate your faith more intentionally into daily life, this course will help you understand what it means to come alongside others and reach them with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

You'll discover how the Gospel story shapes your identity, informs your discipleship; and empowers you to help others encounter the hope of Jesus.

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Introduction to Chaplaincy - Discover Chaplaincy in Everyday Life - Waverley Abbey College

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Whether you're already serving in ministry or simply seeking to integrate your faith more intentionally into daily life, this course will help you understand what it means to come alongside others and reach them with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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cywt - Christian Youth Work Training | CYWT

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Join our 3-part series, ‘Becoming a Trauma-Informed Chaplain,’ to better support students facing trauma. Tickets for all sessions: £60

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A new resource for starting honest, open and faith-filled conversations.

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For schools and churches to think more about the Growing Faith space.

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This new Table Talk Mini with 21 Question Cards is a special set having been produced in partnership with the Growing Faith Foundation from the National Education Society of the Church of England & Wales. Growing Faith is the movement that exists to put children, young people and families instinctively at the heart

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Online RDL for Chaplains poster teal with waterfall 2026

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Centre for Chaplaincy in Education | UK Charity

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New Chaplaincy Induction Course

We are offering an induction programme, in partnership with Newman University and an induction course, in partnership with the Diocese of Bath and Wells.

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Centre for Chaplaincy in Education | UK Charity

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We are a body of people passionate about Chaplaincy in Education being the best it can be. Learn more about our Charity and how we help Schools and Colleges.

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More information here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGhoASyQ_4/VWpgnsbrviITN9By7Cs5pA/view?utm_content=DAGhoASyQ_4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h61bdcf562a

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This unit will be available from September 2025 and is taught in ten sessions over ten weeks, with a further five weeks to prepare and submit your assessment. The first and last sessions are live seminars which you will need to attend online. The dates for these live sessions are Tuesday 30 September and Thursday 4 December from 7pm-8:30pm.

The other eight sessions are designed for independent study and are made up of video content, reading, written tasks and other creative activities to help consolidate your learning. These can be done at any time in the week that suits you. We recommend that you allow two hours of learning for each session, plus time for reading and assessment preparation.

Throughout the course you will have opportunities through scheduled online meetings to check in with Cliff College staff, discuss your learning and experience of the course, seek guidance on assessments and ask any questions you have. We will also be holding an optional on-campus study day on Wednesday 15 October, which will be an opportunity to meet staff and students on different programmes and use the College library for personal study. Accommodation and breakfast are available for those wishing to stay overnight.

This course costs £400, including access to all teaching materials and tutorial support throughout your course.

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Foundations: Exploring Chaplaincy is an online unit taken over 15 weeks, using Cliff College’s online learning platform.

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Instant Bereavement Support via WhatsApp - Winston's Wish

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Instant Bereavement Support via WhatsApp - Winston's Wish

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Instant bereavement support via text or WhatsApp 📱

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Centre for Chaplaincy in Education | UK Charity

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CCE Listening Project - Centre for Chaplaincy in Education | UK Charity

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The CCE Listening Project is a new research initiative focused on listening to the voices of children and young people. The project aims to record and examine the impact of Christian Educational Chaplaincy in schools and colleges and address the current lack of research evidence by gathering meaningful insights directly from the children and young people who chaplaincy serves.

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Bereavement Training Courses - Winston's Wish

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Bereavement Training Courses - Winston's Wish

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£150.00 - £375.00 Price range: £150.00 through £375.00

These childhood bereavement training courses are held over three days via Zoom with each day covering different aspects of supporting bereaved children and young people in detail - you can book on just one day or all a full course of three days. See below for full details and topics covered on each day.
Course 1 dates:

Day 1: Tuesday 16th September 2025

Day 2: Tuesday 14th October 2025

Day 3: Tuesday 11th November 2025

Course 2 dates:

Day 1: Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Day 2: Tuesday 21st October 2025

Day 3: Tuesday 18th November 2025

Times: 9.30am - 3.30pm (TBC)

Prices: £150 for one day, £375 for a full course (select course 1 or 2 package from the dropdown menu for the discount to apply)

Spaces: Max 25 delegates per day

Plus, you will also receive a free digital copy of 'A Child's Grief' with your ticket.
"It's a great course - calm all throughout and full of ideas to approach bereaved children."
Choose your date(s) to book a place:

Location: online via Zoom (link will be emailed)
Course 1 dates:

Day 1: Tuesday 16th September 2025

Day 2: Tuesday 14th October 2025

Day 3: Tuesday 11th November 2025

Course 2 dates:

Day 1: Tuesday 23rd September 2025

Day 2: Tuesday 21st October 2025

Day 3: Tuesday 18th November 2025

Times: 9.30am - 3.30pm (TBC)

Prices: £150 for one day, £375 for a full course

Spaces: Max 25 delegates per day

Plus, you will also receive a free digital copy of 'A Child's Grief' with your ticket. Please email training@winstonswish.org with any queries. Click here to view our booking terms and conditions.
"All ran smoothly. Very professional yet felt relaxed all the way through. Given plenty of opportunities to 'not get involved' with activities if we felt it was too much for us. Well informed."
Day 1: Understanding the needs of bereaved children and young people

An overview of the impact of bereavement.

The needs of bereaved children and young people.

How to work towards open, honest communication.

How children and young people understand and react to grief at different developmental stages.

Exploring different bereavement theories, looking at how they can be useful to support children and young people to understand more about their grief.

The importance of self-care techniques, to ensure that you are well supported to meet the needs of the children in your care.

Day 2: Complicated and traumatic grief

A look at how grief can be complicated by other factors, including the cause of death.

The impact of sudden and traumatic deaths such as suicide, homicide and accidents.

An in-depth look at how trauma and grief differ.

Support for a young person experiencing traumatic bereavement.

Tools and techniques for different scenarios.

Day 3: Grief when someone is dying

An in-depth look at supporting a child and their family through a serious illness.

What children understand and how to support them at different developmental stages when anticipating a death.

Memory making activities in the pre-bereavement stage.

Supporting a young person as the illness progresses.

Exploring support available from Winston's Wish and other organisations, such as guidance and advice on bereavement policies and procedures.

Days

Course 1 package, Course 2 package, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

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Online bereavement training (Sept, Oct, Nov 2025)

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Bereavement training - (Sept-Nov 2025). Winston's Wish online via Zoom for teachers, social workers and other professionals supporting grieving children.

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Chaplaincy is journeying alongside people wherever they find themselves.

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Bereavement Training from Winston's Wish

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Bereavement Training from Winston's Wish

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New webpage and resources for grieving kids

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A pack of cards detailing our 12 emotional needs- useful when working 1-2-1 with young people.

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Suffolk’s Independent Mental Health Charity

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Introduction to Chaplaincy (South West Ministry Training Course)

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Introduction to Chaplaincy (South West Ministry Training Course)

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study theology, theology in uk, theological colleges in uk, theological colleges devon, theological colleges cornwall, theological colleges in the south west, theology in plymouth, ordination, church of england ordination, licensed lay ministry, study theology independently

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Exploring Chaplaincy (Diocese of Bath & Wells)

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Exploring Chaplaincy (Diocese of Bath & Wells)

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Exploring Chaplaincy - Bath and Wells Diocese

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This course will explore what is distinctive about chaplaincy, the theology of chaplaincy and what chaplains actually do. Read a one page introduction to the course.

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Why non-faith schools are appointing chaplains [The Times]

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Why non-faith schools are appointing chaplains [The Times]

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Ruth Haley Barton (Author), Gary A. Haugen (Author), Leighton Ford (Author) & 0 more

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Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership – Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry (Transforming Resources)

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Buy Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership – Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry (Transforming Resources) Expanded by Barton, Ruth Haley, Haugen, Gary A., Ford, Leighton (ISBN: 9780830846450) from Amazon’s Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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A new animated video from Child Bereavement UK exploring how death is often a taboo.

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Room for an elephant | Child Bereavement UK

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Westbrook Academy (Urban Saints) Chaplaincy Courses

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Westbrook Academy (Urban Saints) Chaplaincy Courses

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Since 1906 Urban Saints (and formerly Crusaders) has been committed to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to thousands of children and young people across the UK and Ireland – primarily through the passion and commitment of tens of thousands of trained and resourced volunteers running outreach groups.

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Youthscape Unfold Small Group Bible Resource

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Youthscape Unfold Small Group Bible Resource

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Unfold is a Bible study for young people aged 11 to 17. It’s especially suited to groups of less than 8 and where the young people may not all the same age or stage of Christian commitment.

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The Association for Promoting Retreats exists to encourage more people to go on retreat and to support the ministry of our member retreat houses and retreat leaders.

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Dr John Fisher's Spiritual Health Measure - Full Paper

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Dr John Fisher's Spiritual Health Measure - Full Paper

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Spiritual Health Measurement Questionnaire for Young People

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Spiritual Health Measurement Questionnaire for Young People

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Based on a model of Spiritual Development by Dr John Fisher

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From Diocese of Norwich

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A useful document if you are reflecting on the quality of a chaplaincy's bereavement support.

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Apart of Me - App Game to Support through Grief

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Apart of Me - App Game to Support through Grief

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A really interesting mobile app which takes the form of a game on an island. Players interact with locations and characters on the island to explore emotions surrounding grief.

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A world built to guide you through your darkest moments. 150k worldwide users in over 50 countries. Apart of Me is a free, beautiful world, built to guide you through your darkest moments with the aid of a trusted Guide.

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In many cases this can be fully funded- speak to your school/diocese if interested.

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Apprenticeship in Working with Children, Young People and Families (School Chaplaincy and Youth Ministry)

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Information about our apprenticeship programme for School Chaplains and Youth Ministry in diocese across the UK.

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A guide from the Diocese of Bristol

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What is School Chaplaincy - Guide from Bristol Diocese

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Chaplain/Principal Relationships: Who follows what leader?

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Richard Prideaux is well qualified to speak about the relationship between a chaplain and a Head having spent time serving in each of these roles. Richard was an RE teacher and lay chaplain as well…

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Resourcing College Chaplains in Science and Theology Engagement

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Resourcing College Chaplains in Science and Theology Engagement

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Difference: Make your faith count in a complex and divided world

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Secondary Schools - Difference: Make your faith count in a complex and divided world

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Difference for secondary schools equips students with the skills and tools to cross divides, navigate disagreement and build welcoming school communities.

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Welcome to our main resources page. Below you will find a list of resources and signposting to high-quality information on best-evidenced support for young people with trauma related mental health difficulties.

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Welcome to the Child & Adolescent Trauma Resources website. A place for mental health professionals to find free, trusted, evidence-based resources to support your work with trauma-exposed children and young people.

Funding Statement: This website was developed as part of the ADaPT trial, led by Prof Rachel Hiller (UCL). Funding was provided by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration, including ARC South West Peninsula (PenARC); North East and North Cumbria (ARC NENC); ARC West; and ARC North Thames. Views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the NIHR or Department of Health and Social Care.

Acknowledgements: Our many thanks to Dr Rosie McGuire, for project co-ordination and oversight, Davin Schmidt for original website development and project support, and Dr Emily Staite for project support. Without them this website would not exist. We also want to extend our sincere thanks to the many people who have contributed to the research and practice which underlies this website and resources, including young experts-by-experience, parents and caregivers, front-line social care and mental health professionals, and cross-sector service leadership.

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Free evidence-based resources for mental health professionals working with trauma exposed children and teens.

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Curriculum: collective worship — National Society for Education

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A Place for Mission - exploring mission and ministry in Anglican schools [Blog]

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A Place for Mission - exploring mission and ministry in Anglican schools [Blog]

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exploring mission and ministry in Anglican schools

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Grave Talk Cards [Church House Publishing]

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Grave Talk Cards [Church House Publishing]

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It's not easy to talk about death, dying and funerals. But if we neglect these subjects, we can be unprepared for some of the most significant events we will ever have to face - our own death and the deaths of those close to us.

GraveTalk is a resource from the Church of England to help people start thinking and talking about these key topics. It offers 50 unique cards for use in small groups, each with a thought-provoking question to get the conversation started. Topics covered include:

Life: What is important in your life? How would you like to be remembered?

Death: What experiences of death have you had so far? What do you think death means?

Society: How has our culture shaped our thinking about death?

Funerals: What will happen when you die? Do you need to make any plans or choices now?

Grief: What is the reality of loss and how do you experience it?

The cards are supported by the GraveTalk Facilitator's Guide (published separately) which includes advice and guidance on running a GraveTalk event.

GraveTalk is part of the Church of England's work around funerals and dying.

Posters and postcards to publicise a GraveTalk event are available to order separately from www.churchprinthub.org

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Grave Talk Cards A Cafe Space to Talk About Death, Dying and Funerals by Belinda Davies - Postcard book or pack - 9780715147030

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Buy Grave Talk Cards A Cafe Space to Talk About Death, Dying and Funerals by Belinda Davies Postcard book or pack from Church House Publishing - ISBN: 9780715147030

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Bereavement Courses - Care for the Family

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Bereavement Courses - Care for the Family

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Bereavement support courses - Care for the Family

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Bereavement support courses that you could signpost someone to.

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Demand for chaplains in non-faith schools rises [BBC News]

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Demand for chaplains in non-faith schools rises [BBC News]

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Demand for chaplains in non-faith schools on the rise

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An increasing number of non-faith schools are hiring chaplains to offer support to students.

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Youthscape Mental Health Hub (Headstrong)

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Youthscape Mental Health Hub (Headstrong)

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A brand new suite of free resources to help you support young people’s emotional and mental health

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Child Bereavement UK offer advice to those working with children & young people

Call their Helpline 0800 02 888 40 (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday)

Email support@childbereavementuk.org
Visit their website

www.childbereavementuk.org
Live Chat via our website (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday)

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Questions for Chaplains following a Sudden Bereavement

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Questions for Chaplains following a Sudden Bereavement

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Policy and Procedures Aid for a Death in the School Community

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Policy and Procedures Aid for a Death in the School Community

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Lindisfarne Training (Newcastle & Durham)

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Lindisfarne Training (Newcastle & Durham)

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Exploring Lay Ministry Are you being called to a licensed or authorised lay ministry in the Church of England? At Lindisfarne we work with Newcastle and Durham Dioceses to help train people for a range of different expressions of lay ministry. At present this includes: Readers / Licensed Lay Ministers Authorised Lay Ministers of the …

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Managing Bereavement - A Guide for Schools

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Managing Bereavement - A Guide for Schools

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This guide is free to download and offers schools and educational settings guidance, support and information when a death occurs in the school community, when a school is facing an expected death or when a pupil is facing bereavement.
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Managing bereavement: A guide for schools

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This guide is free to download and offers schools and educational settings guidance, support and information when a death occurs in the school community, when a school is facing an expected death or when a pupil is facing bereavement. FULL DOWNLOAD Managing bereavement: A guide for schools If you would prefer to only print relevant sections, follow the download links below.

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Talking to Students about the Death of a Classmate

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The death of a student is traumatic for both school staff and their classmates. Here's how to approach talking to students about the death of a classmate.

The death of a classmate can make students feel anxious, challenging feelings of security they might have felt beforehand.

It's likely that many students will have questions. School staff should try to answer these openly and honestly. It's important to use language that is appropriate to the students' age, as well as their level of understanding .

What to expect

You may notice that lessons become disrupted - it's normal for students to become restless and unable to concentrate. There might be an increase in difficult behaviour, and grades might go down.

If the death happened on the school premises, some students might not want to return to school. They might be scared if dying in a similar way, or in the same place their classmate did.

If any of the students witnessed the death, they might need specialist help. This should be discussed with their family before any referrals are made.

How to talk to students

You might need to talk to your class, year group or school, about the death.

Before you do, make sure you have the permission of the family of the student who has died. You'll want to make sure that you only discuss details that they have consented to.

When talking about what happened:

Explain things in a sensitive and truthful way.

Encourage students to ask questions - this will help any misinformation or rumours that might come up.

Reassure students that school staff are there to listen and support them whilst they grieve.

It might be useful to allow class/school discussions, where students can communicate their feelings and be reassured.

Set up ground rules, such as:

No talking over, or interrupting someone, when they are speaking

No making fun of others comments or their questions

These can help encourage students to share their feelings.

Students' response

Don't be alarmed if some of the students laugh or make inappropriate comments - this can be the result of shock.

Some students might start crying. Make sure that, if anyone feels upset, they can talk privately to a trusted member of staff.

It might be useful to have one or two colleagues with you when you share the news. They can take any distressed students into a quiet room. They can also look out for any students who look particularly anxious or unsettled.

Attending the Funeral

There might be students who'd like to go to the funeral of the student who has died. Encourage them, but make sure that their family, and the family of the person who has died, will allow them to attend.

If the families consent, explain to the students what the funeral will be like, and what to expect.

Remembrance

Talk with students and other school staff about holding a memorial service. It might be helpful to plant a tree, or erect a plaque, in remembrance. If this is something the school would like to do, involve students who have said they'd like to take part.

The school could open a book of remembrance dedicated to the student who has died. Students and school staff can write about them, and include pictures and poetry. This can be very cathartic to their classmates and friends. You might even want to give the book to the family of the student who died.

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Skip to content Menu The death of a student is traumatic for both school staff and their classmates. Here's how to approach talking to students about the death of a classmate. The death of a classmate can make students feel anxious, challenging feelings of security they might have felt beforehand.

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Supporting children bereaved by suicide - Cruse Bereavement Support

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A child/young person bereaved through suicide is under enormous pressure. Here’s how a school can support children bereaved by suicide.

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Supporting Students after a Violent Death

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Supporting Students after a Violent Death

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Supporting students after a violent death - Cruse Bereavement Support

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If someone dies from a crime, a bereaved youngster’s distress can be intense. Here’s how schools can help students following a violent death

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Coping with the death of a teacher - Cruse Bereavement Support

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The death of a member of staff affects everyone at a school. Here’s some ideas to help with coping with the death of a teacher.

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Developing a school bereavement policy - Cruse Bereavement Support

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Having a clear school bereavement policy in place not only helps everyone. Find prompts to consider when developing your school’s policy.

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Free Bereavement Training for School Staff

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Free Bereavement Training for School Staff

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Free online bereavement training for schools by Winston's Wish to help teachers and staff to support grieving children and young people in their school.

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A Guide to Supporting Bereaved Young People

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A Guide to Supporting Bereaved Young People

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Principals of working with children and young people around bereavement.

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Thought provoking questions about death to use with young people in a suitable environment.

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Grief support for teens and young adults

Talk Grief is a dedicated online space for grieving teenagers and young adults (13 to 25), powered by the childhood bereavement charity Winston's Wish. Here you can learn from other young grieving people, find healthy ways to cope and feel less alone. You'll find out what it's really like to live with grief from teenagers and young adults, along with advice and tips on managing your grief from our bereavement experts.

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Talk Grief is a dedicated online space for grieving teenagers and young adults (13 to 25), powered by the childhood bereavement charity Winston's Wish. Here you can learn from other young grieving people, find healthy ways to cope and feel less alone.

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Foundations in Educational Chaplaincy (CYM)

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Foundations in Educational Chaplaincy (CYM)

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The Institute for Children, Youth & Mission

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A Trauma Sensitive Approach to Children's, Youth and Family Ministry

In this course, we will explore what is meant by the term 'trauma' as we unpack some core principles of what it means to bring a trauma sensitive approach to the way we work with children, young people and families.

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In this course you will be introduced to the theology of chaplaincy, its theoretical models and its practical outworking through videos, case studies and reading.

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Promoting and supporting research and practice in relation to children’s spirituality.

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1 An Introduction to Further Education Chaplaincy