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Helping Children Deal With Grief

  • 2024
  • Rachel Ehmke; Gail Saltz; Melissa Jeffay

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    The website offers guidance on supporting children through the grieving process. It describes how children experience grief differently than adults and may need extra help to understand their feelings. The article suggests talking openly with kids about loss, using simple language, and being patient as they express emotions. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining routines to provide stability and encourages seeking professional help if needed. By offering love, support, and understanding, caregivers can help children navigate their grief in a healthy way.

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    Focus Area: Mental Health
    Audience: Families & Children
    Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery
    Keywords: Bereavement; Child; Grief; Parent-Child Relations
    Institutions: Child Mind Institute

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    The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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