Introducing the Guides
Transforming grief into compassion
Meet the Guides
Guides are young people who have experienced the loss of a loved one and decided to turn that pain into something powerful. They use their grief as a source of strength, creativity, and compassion, and are here to help others who are going through the same thing. Whether they’ve played our game or been part of our community programs, they all share a common goal: to support others and show them that they’re not alone.
Henry's dad died when
he was 17...
Henry found the Apart of Me Game. He later told us it helped him to experience and explore his grief in a safe space. Henry applied to be a Guide.
"For me, being a Guide at Apart of Me means being able to support those who I needed to get out of my grief some years ago. It means to me to listen, reflect, and give back from my experience to aid those in the same despair I found myself in once. It means to use all that happened to me to have a positive impact, to redefine and turn it into a source of good instead of leaving it a painful scar."
Guide Me Programme
The Guide Me Programme is a 3-year project funded by the National Lottery, designed to support young people aged 11–16 who are grieving. It’s not your typical therapy; we know that talking about your feelings can be hard, especially with a stranger. That’s why we focus on creativity, finding your strengths, and connecting with others who truly understand what you’re going through.
Our goal is simple: to help young people not just survive their darkest moments, but to emerge stronger and more compassionate. Guide Me gives you the tools to understand your grief, connect with others, and discover your inner strength. Instead of traditional therapy, we encourage you to explore your creativity, tap into your unique strengths, and learn practical ways to navigate grief that feel right for you. Imagine a world where every young person facing grief becomes more compassionate – that’s the world we’re working toward.
Through Guide Me, you’ll express your grief creatively, meet others who get it, and learn how to support those going through similar experiences. It’s all about building trust, finding healing, and supporting each other on this journey.
Real Stories from Participants
What new strengths or abilities have you discovered about yourself?
Apply to be a Guide
If you'd like to become a Guide at Apart of Me and help other young people face the challenges of grief, please complete this form and we will contact you soon for
an informal chat.
