Rainbows Ireland is pleased to offer a professional development workshop designed for early years educators, childcare practitioners, preschool staff and managers supporting young children experiencing loss, separation and family change.

Grief and Loss in Early Childhood

📅 Wednesday, 25 November 2026
🕘 2.00pm – 4.30pm
💻 Online Workshop
💶 €30 per participant (excluding Eventbrite service charge)

This evidence-informed workshop explores:

How babies and young children understand loss, separation and change
Signs of grief in pre-verbal and early verbal children
The importance of routine, attachment and secure relationships in early years settings
Supporting emotional expression through play, stories, routines and sensory activities
Communicating with children using simple, honest and developmentally appropriate language
Partnering sensitively with parents and guardians
Supporting transitions into and out of early years settings during times of family stress
Creating emotionally safe environments for very young children
Book your place here:
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Rainbows Ireland also offers Professional Training Workshops for early years services, organisations and staff teams. These half-day and full-day workshops can be delivered online or in person and provide an opportunity for team-based professional development.

Professional Training Workshop Topics

Grief & Loss in the Classroom (Primary School Teachers)
Grief & Loss in Second Level School Communities
Grief & Loss in Front-Line Practice (0-12 Years)
Grief & Loss in Early Childhood (0-6 Years)
Workshop Options

Half-Day Workshop

€400
Up to 16 participants
10.00am – 1.00pm
Online or in person (Greater Dublin area)
Full-Day Workshop

€600
Up to 16 participants
10.00am – 4.00pm
Online or in person (Greater Dublin area)
To enquire about Professional Training Workshops for your team:

📧 ask@rainbowsireland.ie