26TRA575 Rainbows Ireland Workshop: Supporting Children who have Experienced Bereavement in the Primary School Setting.

 

 

 

Date:   Thursday 1st October 2026
Time:   7:00 - 8.00 pm
Venue: Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Primary Teachers & SNA's

Rainbows is a free, inclusive, voluntary service for children and young people experiencing loss following bereavement and parental separation/parental relationship breakdown /divorce.

Overview of Bereavement Webinar:

• Introduction to the work of Rainbows Ireland
• Overview of Childhood Bereavement and the Bereavement Care Pyramid
• Introduction to Theory and Research
• Overview of children’s reactions to grief
• Suggestions for support – what helps within the school setting
• Sharing resources and links for signposting

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Presenter:  Kate O' Neill

Kate O Neill is an experienced primary school teacher with a passion for children’s wellbeing. She has volunteered with Rainbows Ireland since 2010. She has worked as a Programme Facilitator and Programme Co-ordinator in her school. She is part of the Rainbows Ireland National Training Team who train Programme Facilitators to deliver the Rainbows Programme.