This blog continues with some things adults need to keep in mind as they communicate with and support children who are grieving. Respect Their Silence: Understand that children may need time to process their grief and may not always want to talk about it. Respect them if their desire for silence is requested. Also, let […]
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This blog continues with ideas adults need to keep in mind as they interact with and support children who are grieving. Avoid Euphemisms: Speak plainly about death, avoiding vague or confusing language. There are many words that people use in talking about grief. Children may not understand euphemisms like “passed” or “gone to a better
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In my last blog, I introduced a series about supporting grieving children and teens. This blog continues with tips for adults who support grieving children. Accept and Validate a Child’s Feelings Children, like adults, feel many emotions when grieving. Some feelings may confuse or upset them. Anger is a common response to loss. Children might
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As I mentioned in my first blog, I experienced the death of my Daddy when I was five years old. My experience of receiving very little support has made me realize how adults need to acknowledge and address the specific needs of grieving children. Through honesty, empathy, and empowerment, adults play a crucial role in
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Most people will inevitably face the loss of a significant person in their lives, yet discussions about death are often avoided or bring fear and discomfort. This fear is referred to as Thanatophobia, which describes anxiety surrounding death or the dying process. This blog aims to address various aspects of death, dying, and grief. My
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Accept and Validate a Child’s Feelings Children, like adults, feel many emotions when grieving. Some feelings may confuse or upset them. Anger is a common response to loss. Children might act out when they feel angry. Adults must notice and validate these feelings. Let children know it’s okay to feel angry and it’s important to
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