What is a Glimmer Box?

A Glimmer Box is a thoughtfully curated support kit designed to bring comfort, connection, and hope to children and young people who are experiencing grief. Each box contains a carefully selected combination of resources that supports them through their grief, creative materials, sensory items, and gentle prompts that help children explore difficult emotions in a safe and meaningful way.

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.

Developed in collaboration with bereavement specialists, educators, and young people, Glimmer Boxes offer a trauma-informed, age-appropriate approach to emotional wellbeing. 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 used as a quiet companion during a difficult time or as a shared experience between a child and a caring adult, the Glimmer Box helps ensure no young person feels alone in their grief.

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