Dealing with grief is hard enough, and as holidays approach, perhaps the harsh reality of being the surviving caregiver responsible for the children who are also grieving has complicated your grief considering the holiday season. Here are two tips and practical suggestions for you to help navigate the holidays. Enlist a support system … [Read more...]
7 Kind Of Losses: The Material Loss
For a teen loss can impact profoundly different than is the case for adults. Developmental stage and perspective can really rock one's world in formative years. Take a moment to ask yourself, "Have I ever experienced a loss like my teen is facing now? How will it be different for my teen? What will be my teens experience of it?"* Whether you are … [Read more...]
Teen Grief: Intro To 7 Step In Process
This article is the first in a series of articles written to help a parent, youth worker, teacher and anyone that works with teenagers be more equipped to seize teachable moments as a teen navigates the unchartered waters of traumatic death. Articles in this series include: 7 Types of losses, How to Handle A Loss, Common Reactions To Death of a … [Read more...]
