23TRA210 2-Part Webinar Series: Rainbows Ireland Workshop - Supporting Children who have Experienced Bereavement and Separation in the Primary School Setting

DATES:       WEDNESDAY, 1ST & 8TH MARCH 2023
TIME:           7.00PM - 8.00PM
VENUE:      ONLINE VIA ZOOM

Rainbows is a free, inclusive, voluntary service for children and young people experiencing loss following bereavement and parental separation/parental relationship breakdown /divorce.

Overview of Bereavement Sessions:

• Introduction to the work of Rainbows Ireland
• Overview of Childhood Bereavement and the Bereavement Care Pyramid
• Introduction to Theory and Research
• Overview of children’s reactions to grief
• Suggestions for support – what helps within the school setting
• Sharing resources and links for signposting

Bio of Presenter: Kate O Neill

Kate O Neill is a primary school teacher with a passion for children’s wellbeing. She has volunteered with Rainbows Ireland since 2010. She has worked as a Programme Facilitator and Programme Co-ordinator in her school. She is part of the Rainbows Ireland National Training Team who train Programme Facilitators to deliver the Rainbows Programme