The I Am Approach
Child-centred. Evidence-informed. Grounded in understanding.
Every child experiences grief differently.
At Hilary's Heart, there is no expectation for a child to grieve in a particular way. Our approach creates space for each child's individual experience while drawing on established grief theory, counselling approaches and specialised childhood grief training and practice.
What Informs Our Practice
Humanistic & Child Centred
Creating a safe, respectful space where the child's individual experience, is seen, heard & valued.
Strengths-Based
Recognising and building on the strengths, relationships, interests & resources already present in a child’s life.
Grief Informed
Drawing on contemporary understanding of grief, including Continuing Bonds and the Dual Process Model.
Emotional Awareness & Regulation
Building awareness of emotions and practical ways to respond to big feelings
“Having external support from Amber with lived experience, I could see that she could really connect”
- Parent of child aged 12