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Coping in School

Going back to school after someone you love has died can be really difficult. Some young people may be glad to go back to get back to a routine and also have the support of their friends. Other young people may not want to go back, worrying about how they will cope and what they will be asked or have to say to their friends and teachers.

Find bereavement help and support

  • Person who has died
    • Person who has died
    • Adult
    • Baby
    • Baby - Unborn
    • Child
    • Friend/Colleague
    • Grandchild
    • Grandparent
    • Parent
    • Relative
    • Sibling
    • Spouse/partner
  • Circumstances of Death
    • Circumstances of Death
    • Accident
    • Cancer
    • COVID-19
    • Heart disease/heart attack
    • Hereditary or congenital disease
    • Illness
    • Miscarriage
    • Missing Person
    • Old Age
    • Pregnancy termination/Fetal Anomaly
    • Stillbirth
    • Substance Misuse & Addiction
    • Sudden Unexplained Death
    • Suicide
    • Violence/Murder
  • Age groups needing support
    • Age groups needing support
    • Adults
    • Children up to 11
    • Young people (11-18)
  • Types of support
    • Types of support
    • Counselling
    • Helplines
    • Mental Health Services
    • Other