LIONHEART’S GRIEF PATHWAY
Raw to Roar: Lionheart’s Grief Pathway is a comprehensive grief support program for children, teens and families following the death of a parent, sibling or significant loved one. It is available to families from time of death or earlier in the circumstances of advanced serious illness and is tailored to your family's unique needs. Lionheart has developed this innovative program for families navigating their grief journey so that together, we can minimise the negative outcomes that grief can have both in the short and long term.
Grieving families often need help with…
- Having tender conversations with family and friends
- Navigating the practicalities of end of life
- Memory making and rituals to honour their loved one who has died
- Understanding common grief symptoms in children of varying ages
- Adulting while grieving and supporting children through grief
- Talking with schools and workplaces about how to best support a grieving family
- Connection to a community of other families also experiencing grief and the challenges of integrating it into everyday life
And then there are things that families need help with that are unique to their circumstances. No matter what the challenges are, Lionheart is here to tailor support to your needs.
WHAT DOES THE PATHWAY LOOK LIKE?
Lionheart’s Grief Pathway is a tailored 1:1 support program designed by our dedicated bereavement team especially to suit the needs of your family and to get you from the RAW early days of grief to the ROAR of healthily integrating grief into your life.
- We begin with an introductory phone call with one of our professional grief coaches so we can understand the unique circumstances of your loss.
- Your grief coach will then help you navigate through the immediate challenges you are experiencing with resources, education and information.
- Ongoing support can be by phone, email or face-to-face meetings depending on the evolving needs of your family in response to grief.
- In time, the grief pathway will lead you to Lionheart’s suite of bereavement programs where you can connect with a community of other grieving families and continue to learn how to integrate grief into your life
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DISCLAIMER
Lionheart's Grief Pathway is a pilot program that is funded by Telethon, Stan Perron Foundation and Impact100, and is currently offered at no cost to families. Lionheart is partnering with Curtin University to evaluate this program and to ensure it adheres to best practice and latest research in child bereavement. Participants in this pilot program are asked to participate in various surveys for the purposes of being able to evaluate and inform program design. Please note this is a psychoeducation support program, not a counselling service. Grief coaches can provide information on local counselling services if you require this. Families can self-refer or be referred by a third party, such as a health professional or school staff member.
STORIES FROM THE GRIEF PATHWAY
From raw moments to roaring strength: Our participants share how the Raw to Roar journey has impacted them.
