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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...