Back to School 2025 Top Tips

The start of the new school year is just around the corner, for a child or young person who has experienced a bereavement this can be an unsettling time, they may be meeting new people, moving to a new school or starting a new routine which can be difficult, so we’ve included some tips for anyone who may be feeling anxious.

 

Write down your thoughts

Write a journal or diary, you can write down everything you are feeling and what you would like to do. Some people write letters to people, that they may never send, just to help get out their thoughts and feelings, seeing everything on paper may make it look more manageable. You could create a Milestone Journal, writing down something that happened that day and adding a photo from the significant event such as starting a new school year.

 

It is ok to ask for help

Talk to someone you trust and tell them how you are feeling, getting someone else’s perspective on your situation can be really useful, it is good to see things from a different viewpoint. Try and be open about your thoughts and avoid being on your own when you are feeling down, why not contact your friends and ask for their support.

Our Senior Child Bereavement Support Worker, Fiona says “You won’t be the only person who will be worried about going back to school. It is okay to talk to your friends and tell them the things you are worried about”.

Our Child Bereavement Support Worker, Duncan says “if you need to know some information or are worried about anything at all, then make sure you speak to an adult in school who you trust. They will want to help you.”

 

Get enough sleep

A good night’s sleep is very important in helping your body and mind cope with stress. We all need to sleep for energy, good concentration and general health. It may help to start developing a healthy routine before you start back it make it easier.

 

Take your time

It can take time to adjust to being back at school, and it’s okay if it doesn’t feel comfortable at first. Even when you’re back, make time every day to do something you enjoy.

 

Our Child Bereavement Support Worker, Amy also suggested “If you are allowed to, put something small from home in your pocket like a button, photo or something similar. If you are feeling worried during that day you can touch your pocket or hold your item for a short time to make you feel better and remind yourself that people care for you”

 

All at Nelson’s Journey wish you the best of luck for the new school year.

 

If you require support and would like to talk to one of our team, please call our support line on 01603 431778