Tag Archive: parents
How to Talk to Children about Pet Loss
By Tracy Hart, LCMHC For many children, their first experience with mortality is the death of a pet. Families are... Read More
How to Talk to Children and Teens about Suicide Loss
It can feel daunting to explain suicide to a child, particularly if you are already coping with confusion and shock.... Read More
When a Death Changes Everything: Supporting Children Through “Secondary Loss”
For kids and teens, grieving the loss of a loved one can sometimes be further complicated by related changes. The... Read More
Why Grieving Kids Get “Clingy”
Separation anxiety can be a common response to a significant loss for preschool or elementary-age children. You may find that... Read More
The Importance of Peer Support for Grieving Teens
The middle school and high school years are a unique time in life. Teenagers are outgrowing childhood but have not... Read More
Do Very Young Children Feel Grief?
There is a commonly held belief that young children are “too young to grieve” when a loved one dies. However,... Read More
How Play Therapy Helps Grieving Children
As adults, we often picture counseling or therapy as someone sitting in a room talking to a professional about their... Read More
How to Communicate with your Grieving Teen
Adolescence can be an exciting time of self-discovery and identity development. However, as adolescents seek more independence, families may... Read More
Holiday Travel and Serious Illness
When a loved one is sick, figuring out how to coordinate holiday gatherings can be a real challenge, particularly if... Read More