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What I can offer

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Individual Therapy

I work with individuals with a range of presenting issues.  The sessions can be a fixed number or open ended depending on what you need. 

  • Free 20 minute initial assessment session either online or by phone.

  • £55 face to face session for 50 minutes

  • £50 online or phone session lasting 50 minutes

  • Weekly or fortnightly sessions available

  • I accept BACS payment.​

Fees

Tailored workshops for Schools 

My mission is to provide a safe and understanding space where people can talk openly about their experiences with loss. I am dedicated to educating my community about the natural, yet often challenging, process of grieving and the universal certainty of death. By fostering a culture of openness and acceptance, my aim is to demystify death, promote healthy coping mechanisms, and empower individuals to find their own paths to healing and renewal.

Bespoke workplace/ school based lessons:

Addressing this sensitive topic with age-appropriate language and linking it to the PSHCE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic) curriculum within schools can help foster a healthier understanding of death and loss among students.  The lessons I plan and deliver include:

1. Understanding the Need

  • Normalize the Topic: Death is a natural part of life, and normalizing discussions about it can reduce fear and anxiety.

  • Emotional Resilience: Teaching children about death helps build emotional resilience and coping skills.

  • Empathy and Support: Encouraging discussions can foster empathy and a supportive school environment.

2. Age-Appropriate Language

  • Young Children (4-7 years):

    • Use simple and clear language.

    • Avoid euphemisms that can confuse them.

    • Books and stories that explain death gently.

  • Middle Childhood (8-12 years):

    • Provide more detailed explanations.

    • Encourage questions and answer them honestly.

    • Use creative activities like drawing or storytelling.

  • Adolescents (13+ years):

    • Encourage open discussions and respect their feelings.

    • Provide scientific and philosophical perspectives.

    • Facilitate group discussions and reflective exercises.

3. Linking to PSHCE Curriculum

  • Emotional Health and Wellbeing: Integrate discussions on grief and loss within this context.

  • Healthy Relationships: Teach students about supporting others who are grieving.

  • Living in the Wider World: Include cultural perspectives on death and bereavement.

4. Creating a Supportive Environment

  • Training for Staff: Provide training on how to handle conversations about death.

  • Resources and Materials: Offer books, lesson plans, and activities designed to address death.

  • Safe Spaces: Establish areas where students can go if they need to talk or be alone with their feelings.

5. Implementing in Schools

  • Workshops and Assemblies: Organize sessions that address death in an age-appropriate manner.

  • Parent Involvement: Engage parents through workshops and resources to continue conversations at home.

  • School Policies: Develop policies that support students and staff dealing with grief.

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Please contact me on emmadowrick6@gmail.com to discuss in person lessons/ workshop and prices.

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