MOSAIC MATTERS - Margaret Hannibal MBE - CEO of Mosaic - Mosaic Family Support
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MARCH 2021
MOSAIC MATTERS
NEWS FOR OUR SUPPORTERS
Feedback on the Mosaic Service • Page
2
Bereavement Pack for Schools - Page 3
Easter crafts for sale online • Page 3
Margaret Hannibal Mothering Sunday can be hard for
some families • Page 4
MBE - CEO of Mosaic
This lockdown had been difficult for us all with
home schooling, darker, wet days and being
away from family and those special hugs!
Now the days are starting to get longer and
Spring flowers are starting to bloom, we have
warmer weather to look forward to and the
hope of things improving over the next few
months.
Remember we are here for those young people
and families who need our support.
Counsellors are finding creative ways of
working on-line and staff are providing
telephone support and advice.
Hopefully it will not be too long before we can
start seeing you all again – we miss you!
Please stay safe and well.
Quote from Parent:
Having a positive "The discussions my daughter had have inspired
impact on Dorset her to help others. She is not afraid to
support someone who experiences the death
families of a sibling/parent or encourage someone to
make changes to their lifestyle which is having
FEEDBACK FROM MOSAIC FAMILY
a detrimental effect on their mental health.
When we complete our support with a family,
She is now driven to change the way her school
we ask for feedback, and sometimes it can be thinks and manages death and pupil mental
very special hearing what a positive effect health and has the support of chaplains and,
Mosaic has had on family life. Head of House and another member of staff
who provides pastoral support to take this
One of our Teenagers recently said: forward in 2021.
"I’ve gained my self-confidence back, I’m She wants to open the minds of those who
definitely a lot happier compared to this time hide important issues away and encourage
last year, I like to spend my time with them to change the way they approach mental
everyone now and not be on my own all the health and how they support their pupils.
time, I am a lot more positive about my life, Thanks Mosaic, you do such wonderful work
I have become aware to a lot of things and I and schools need to support you better by
know it’s okay to have bad days, but try and facing up to reality."
think positively.
Thank you to all our families who take the
I have opened myself up to a lot more
time to give feedback.
opportunities and I am not putting everything
off because I used to think everyone else
would judge me for doing things or people
would talk about me, but now people’s
opinions don’t determine my decisions for
things."
In February there Photo of our winners Sarah and her
grandchildren Jasmine and Griffin baking
was cake ... cakes for Mosaic on Zoom.
OUR AT-HOME FUNDRAISER
As we weren't able to run traditional bake
sales this year, we asked you to bake at
home ... and donate to Mosaic.
We wanted to say THANK YOU to
everyone who got involved this year and
hopefully we will be able to share our
bakes with family and friends again soon!
If you would still like to donate, please
make any donations via Facebook or Just
Giving - thank you.
Mosaic Schools
Packs offer advice
on supporting
children through
bereavement
As a reminder - we sent all Dorset schools a
Mosaic Pack - with advice on
bereavement. Please do email or phone us if
you'd like extra copies or to get support.
Email - info@mosaicfamilysupport.org
fundraising ideas ...
IF YOU HAVE ANY FUNDRAISING IDEAS AND WOULD LIKE TO
HELP US, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH
Due to COVID, we have seen a huge drop in income from fundraising, so any
creative ways you can think of or take part in, please let us know – every penny
counts! Email - info@mosaicfamilysupport.org
Easter Crafty Gifts If you love a craft stall and miss those
spring events full of goodies, then please
With spring in the air - we're looking
do visit our little online shop!
forward to Easter this year.
It has been such a shame to not attend https://mosaic-supporting-
any village fetes and craft fairs through bereaved-children.sumup.link/
2020 and 2021 as we usually love meeting
people in Dorset and selling kindly With items from £1 there are some great
donated crafts to help us raise funds. little ideas for loved ones.
A few ideas that might help:
Make a Mother's Day card to put in a
special place (memory box,
graveyard, mantelpiece)
Watch Mum's favourite film
Make some paper flowers
Read a storybook that Mum used to
read
Share some memories of happy times
you spent together and write them
Mother's Day is a down
difficult time for Bake Mum's favourite cake
Visit Mum's favourite place for a walk
some families Look through family photos
Choose a plant in memory of Mum
SOME IDEAS ON HELPING Listen to Mum's favourite music
FAMILY OR FRIENDS WHO FIND
MOTHER'S DAY HARD If you aren't sure what to say, don't keep
quiet, reach out, let them know you care and
Mothering Sunday isn't always easy for are around if they need anything.
everyone. It can be heart-breaking and Support from family and friends is so
upsetting for those whose mothers are no important in remembering their loved ones.
longer with them. Young children will cherish stories and
hearing new things about their mum they
Offer them support by listening to what they didn't know.
would like to do to remember their mum.
Sending our love this Mother's Day.
Professional training
from Mosaic
DATES BOOKING NOW
19th & 26th March - Introduction Course
Further dates being announced soon.
For bookings, please visit:
www.mosaicfamilysupport.org/training
where we link to Eventbrite
www.mosaicfamilysupport.org E-mail - info@mosaicfamilysupport.org
Phone - 01258 837 071 Registered Charity no - 1158138
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