Introducing the Guide Me Programme and Our Guides
Transforming grief into compassion
Meet the Guides
Our Guides are young people who’ve lost someone they love and have chosen to turn that pain into something meaningful.
They’ve been through grief themselves, and now they’re here to support others. Whether through our game or community, they share one purpose: to remind you that you’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
Guide Me is a three-year project funded by the National Lottery, created for young people aged 11–16 who are grieving the death of someone they love.
It’s not your typical therapy. We know that talking about feelings—especially with someone you don’t know—can be really hard. That’s why we do things differently.
Instead of focusing on fixing or “getting over it,” we explore grief through creativity, connection, and your own unique strengths. You’ll meet other young people who get it, express what you're feeling in your own way, and learn gentle tools to help you get through the tough days.
Our aim is simple: to help you feel less alone, and to support you as you learn to live with your grief and keep hold of the love that’s still there.
This is about making space for whatever you’re carrying, and finding small ways forward—together.
Real Stories from Participants
What new strengths or abilities have you discovered about yourself?
Apply to be a Guide
If you’re interested in becoming a Guide at Apart of Me and supporting other young people through grief, just fill out this form. We’ll be in touch soon for a relaxed chat—no pressure.
