How to Help a Child Grieve

Is there anyone more vulnerable than a child who has just lost someone close to them? Death is a tragedy for anyone, but for children, the death of a family member or close friend can be even more devastating and confusing than it is for an adult. It's hard for them to understand what happened and to comprehend what will happen next. That's why it is so important to be there for children in their time of grief to help them through this difficult time.

Recognize the Signs

Children tend to express grief differently than adults. They have fewer life experiences and consequently fewer (if any) experiences with death. It doesn't make sense to them. Especially with younger children, it may take longer for grief to "set in" because they may not understand right away that the loss is permanent. But when grief does set in, it's important to recognize the signs so you can help them through.

• Acting Out
• Silence
• Anger
• Poor Performance at School
• Mood Swings
• Immaturity

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