Obviously, it is not something that is done without training, knowledge, experience and having robust support for yourself. Over time I have developed a depth of understanding, my own approach, and a way of managing the impact it can have on me so I can continue to meet new families and offer them the space to grieve in a way that is unique to them.
Like so many professionals working with children and their families - at the heart of what I do are the relationships that I build with the families: being there for highs and lows and getting to understand what is helpful for them. I try to build a relationship by doing small things over time and by being a quiet presence in their lives so that it will feel natural for them to lean on me at the most difficult of times.
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