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Dragonflies Bereavement Project

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Dragonflies offer families, children and young people a safe space to share their feelings and experiences, and provides creative and therapeutic activities alongside group discussion. For children aged 5-18 years, a series of peer group sessions are delivered by trained staff and volunteers across Hastings, Rother and Eastbourne areas. The project offers one to one counselling for young people aged 15 years plus, and early years support for children aged 5 years and under.
 
What can Dragonflies offer? 

  • Initial home visit and assessment
  • 8 sessions of peer support groups for children and young people aged 5 – 18 years
  • Bereavement awareness for parents and carers in 8 sessions of peer support groups
  • One to one counselling for 15 years plus
  • Signposting and support for Early Years bereavement
  • Support for families coping with pre-bereavement
  • Telephone and email support  
 
​What difference has Dragonflies made?
  • Over 2100 local children and young people have been supported since 2006
  • 98% of participants said the Dragonflies activities had helped them.
  • 82% of parents had said they had seen a positive change in the child's behaviour

​What families say about Dragonflies:

"My child has been more confident with other people, goes to places on his own. He understands a lot more about feelings towards bereavement."


To make a referral please complete Dragonflies Referral Form which can be found under Downloads below. 

 

If you would like to join Dragonflies Lottery with a chance to win a monthly prize
see link Dragonflies Lottery


For more information please contact Francesca tel: 01424 855222 ext. 206
email: fhamilton@fsncharity.co.uk


 

Downloads

Referral Form
Dragonflies Pre-Bereavement leaflet
Dragonflies Bereavement leaflet

SuccessES

"I started to volunteer with FSN in the Health and Wellbeing Hub in July 2018. In September I started a Level 3 course at FSN through another of their projects and I am also looking into doing a degree in psychology next year. Once I complete the degree I hope to start a new career path and help others and work towards removing the barriers to mental health. The course started me on this new path and changed my life!"

- Wellbeing Hubs volunteer

It was really nice to meet other families In our group, in the same situation as us, "I was terrified to start with but it was an extremely fun day"
"My little girl has really benefitted from being with other young people in similar situations. She knows she is not alone and it's ok to be sad and angry. She talks about Nanna now a lot more"
"Dragonflies has made an invaluable difference to my son, I think he was in a dark place and Dragonflies has let the light shine for him again

- Dragonflies parent/carer comments

"The Community Learning courses have been a valuable resource for our clients looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing, as well as providing insight to self-management/coping strategies to build resilience. Our clients have reported they have found them interesting, informative and easy to engage with due to the welcoming and supportive staff and informal setting."

- Community Connectors, Southdown

I have been at FSN since 2010. When I first came I knew about it because the fellowship was founded on Christian principles 80 years ago. Volunteering has changed my life. It is not only the staff who are always there to help you when you are at your lowest and feel down, but it is also a place where you can come and meet people. Volunteering for FSN has changed my life.

- FSN Volunteer

I do feel that safeguarding and wellbeing of the children is fully prioritised and staff go to great lengths to support families and children. The Nursery demonstrates empathy and works hard to ensure fairness for families/children here. Really stands out as 'safe space' for children.

- Health Visitor - St. Nick's Nursery

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