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Cariad talks to Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE, a psychotherapist who established the charity, Grief Encounter in 2003 to help children cope with grief and bereavement. Shelley also talked about her own grief, from the death of her parents. Her Mother who died of cancer when she was four and her Father, who died when she was nine of a heart attack.... Read More

Earlier this week Martin Lewis (MoneySavingExpert.com) spoke for the first time on BBC Radio 5 live about his mum dying when he was just 11 years old. His open and heart-breaking interview led to an unprecedented outpouring of emotional throughout the UK. A nationwide debate about the topic of childhood bereavement ensued and Shelley felt so proud to have... Read More

Childhood bereavement charity Grief Encounter has launched an appeal for funds to help them continue to support victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The charity is offering one-on-one bereavement counselling to those affected by the fire, as well as visiting local schools, community centres and families to support children and adults coping with grief. Money raised from the appeal... Read More