HUGG is pleased to announce the launch of a new, free illustrated story book ‘Safe Harbour’ that will support children who have been bereaved by suicide.
With support from HUGG staff, volunteers and members, alongside Pieta. Ending Suicide. Beginning Hope and Barnardos Ireland , this book was produced by HSE Ireland Dublin and the Midlands, HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention and Irish Childhood Bereavement Network within @irishhospicefoundation
Written by Patricia Forde and illustrated by visual artist Bronagh Lee, this new Health Service Executive resource will empower parents or carers to have difficult conversations safely with their child around this sensitive topic.
The content in #SafeHarbour has been developed by bereavement experts, professionals and people with lived experience. It is accompanied by ‘Safe Harbour: A Helpful Guide for Parents and Carers’, which outlines how parents or carers can practically use the book. The guide is also helpful for any professionals who would like to integrate Safe Harbour into their work to support a child who has been bereaved by suicide.
Safe Harbour is dedicated to bereaved children and families in Ireland.
– More information on Safe Harbour
– Downloads of Safe Harbour and Safe Harbour: A Helpful Guide for Parents and Carers
– Accompanying audio resources
-Information on bereavement supports
Safe Harbour, and the accompanying guide, are also available in print. To request printed copies, email safeharbour@nosp.ie.