What is a Glimmer Box?
“Gentle resources to help children feel safe in their grief and find glimmers of hope again.”
A Glimmer Box is a thoughtfully prepared support kit designed to bring comfort, connection, and hope to children and young people experiencing grief. Each box contains a combination of resources such as creative materials, sensory items, and gentle prompts that help children explore difficult emotions in safe and meaningful ways.
What makes each Glimmer Box truly special is its personalised approach. Every box is hand-selected to reflect the unique needs of the individual child or young person. We consider their age and developmental stage, cultural or spiritual beliefs, personal interests, and the specific circumstances surrounding their bereavement. This ensures that the contents are not only supportive, but also meaningful and appropriate, helping the young person feel seen, understood, and gently cared for.
Every family who applies will receive a Glimmer Box. Boxes are prepared monthly, so there may be a short wait, but one will always be made up with care for your child.
Guided by the AMBER Approach, each Glimmer Box is designed to help children and young people.
Anchor to safe adults in their lives, building comfort, connection, and a felt sense of safety in the body
Move through grief in ways that make sense for their age, while building continuing bonds with their loved one in new ways
Breathe with simple practices to steady the nervous system when feelings become overwhelming
Express emotions creatively and safely
Relax & Restore moments of calm, rest, and resilience, gently orientating them towards hope
“Because even in loss, small glimmers of connection and comfort can shine through.”
Developed in collaboration with bereavement specialists, educators, and young people, Glimmer Boxes are trauma-informed and age-appropriate. They can be used at home, in schools, or in therapeutic settings as a gentle starting point for conversations about death, dying, and loss.
Whether opened as a quiet companion during a difficult moment, or explored together with a caring adult, a Glimmer Box helps ensure no young person feels alone in their grief.
