Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. People also ask

   How do children cope with grief?

   • Children will often imitate the grieving behavior of their parents. It is important to show your emotions as it reassures children that feeling sad or upset is okay. However, reacting explosively or uncontrollably teaches your child unhealthy ways of dealing with grief.

   Helping Children Deal With Grief | Child Mind Institute

   childmind.org/article/helping-children-deal-grief/

   See all results for this question

   How can I help a child who has been bereaved?

   • For adults who want advice about a child or young person who has been bereaved, read our How to explain death to children and young people and help them cope leaflet. You could also encourage children to speak to a trusted adult at school. They may be able to refer you to others who can help.

   7 tips for helping children cope with grief - Barnardo's

   www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/support-for-parents-and-carers/mental-health/grief-and-loss/coping-with-grief

   See all results for this question

   Can a therapist help my child cope with grief?

   • If you notice that your child seems unusually upset and unable to cope with grief, a therapist can help. Most young children are aware of death, even if they don’t understand it. Death is a common theme in cartoons and television, and some of your child’s friends may have already lost a loved one.

   Helping Children Deal With Grief | Child Mind Institute

   childmind.org/article/helping-children-deal-grief/

   See all results for this question

   Why is my child unable to cope with grief and loss?

   • If you notice that your child seems unusually upset and unable to cope with grief and loss, they may have something called adjustment disorder. Adjustment disorder is a serious and distressing condition that some children develop after experiencing a painful or disruptive event.

   Helping Children Deal With Grief | Child Mind Institute

   childmind.org/article/helping-children-deal-grief/

   See all results for this question

   Can a parent help a child experience grief firsthand?

   • But experiencing grief firsthand is a different and often confusing process for kids. As a parent, you can’t protect a child from the pain of loss, but you can help them feel safe. And by allowing and encouraging them to express their feelings, you can help your child build healthy coping skills that will serve them well in the future.

   Helping Children Deal With Grief | Child Mind Institute

   childmind.org/article/helping-children-deal-grief/

   See all results for this question

   What if a grieving parent is too upset?

   • If the grieving parent is too upset to deliver the news somewhat calmly then it should be the next closest person to the child who breaks the news. There’s no perfect time to share the news so children should be told as soon as possible, within reason. Wait until the end of the school day if that’s only a few hours.

   Helping Children Cope With Grief - Child Mind Institute

   childmind.org/guide/helping-children-cope-with-grief/

   See all results for this question

2. www.nhs.uk › mental-health › children-and-youngChildren and bereavement - NHS

   www.nhs.uk › mental-health › children-and-young

   • Cached

   During bereavement, it can help a child to talk about the person who's died, whether it was a grandparent, parent, brother, sister or friend. Direct, honest and open communication is more helpful than trying to protect your child by hiding the truth.

3. www.nhs.uk › mental-health › feelings-symptomsGet help with grief after bereavement or loss - NHS

   www.nhs.uk › mental-health › feelings-symptoms

   • Cached

   grief and bereavement on the Cruse website. losing your partner or child in pregnancy. losing someone to suicide on the Mind website. The GOV.UK website also has information about what to do after someone dies, such as registering the death and planning a funeral.

4. Videos

   • 

     4:34

     youtube.com

     Explaining Grief to Children

     19 Mar 2018

     46K views

   • 

     23:19

     youtube.com

     Every Parents Worst Nightmare

     24 Jun 2020

     27.6K views

   • 

     unicef.org

     How to talk to your children about the death of a loved one

     25 Jun 2021

   View all

5. childmind.org › guide › helping-children-cope-with-griefHelping Children Cope With Grief - Child Mind Institute

   childmind.org › guide › helping-children-cope-with-grief

   • Cached

   Sep 23, 2024 · While your first impulse may be to protect and comfort your children, it is crucial that you seek help for your own grief. If you are parenting or supporting a grieving child, one of the best ways to help is to ensure that you are taking care of yourself, too. Find good sources of support.

6. www.barnardos.org.uk › get-support › support-for7 tips for helping children cope with grief - Barnardo's

   www.barnardos.org.uk › get-support › support-for

   • Cached

   • Talk to your child. Children and young people may feel the loss more strongly and might worry about your physical wellbeing. It is not uncommon for children to become confused about death once they’ve experienced loss for the first time.
   • Keep them moving and get fresh air. Try to ensure your child gets outside regularly. Spending time in the fresh air of a garden or park, or by taking a walk can be a mood booster.
   • Remember your loved one. Grieving can be difficult but talking about and remembering a loved one can help you cope. Some psychologists have moved away from the idea of ‘letting go’ of the deceased, and there is now a recognition of the importance of what is called ‘continuing bonds’.
   • Stay connected to other people. Ensuring that grief doesn’t isolate us is important. Even though you might just want to curl up under a duvet and ignore the world try to ensure your child, and you, stay connected to other people.

7. childmind.org › article › helping-children-deal-griefHelping Children Deal With Grief - Child Mind Institute

   childmind.org › article › helping-children-deal-grief

   • Cached

   • Kids grieve differently. After losing a loved one, a child may go from crying one minute to playing the next. Their changeable moods do not mean that they aren’t sad or that they’ve finished grieving; children cope differently than adults, and playing can be a defense mechanism to prevent a child from becoming overwhelmed.
   • Encourage a grieving child to express feelings. It’s good for kids to express whatever emotions they are feeling. There are many good children’s books about death, and reading these books together can be a great way to start a conversation with your child.
   • Be developmentally appropriate. It is hard to know how a child will react to death or even if they can grasp the concept. Don’t volunteer too much information, as this may be overwhelming.
   • Be direct. When discussing death, never use euphemisms. Kids are extremely literal, and hearing that a loved one “went to sleep” can be scary. Besides making your child afraid of bedtime, euphemisms interfere with their opportunity to develop healthy coping skills that they will need in the future.

8. www.childbereavementuk.org › how-can-i-helpHow can I help support a grieving child? - Child Bereavement UK

   www.childbereavementuk.org › how-can-i-help

   • Cached

   My grieving child is misbehaving. What should I do? Some children can feel out of control and fearful when someone important to them dies and they may respond with challenging behaviour. Usual daily structures and routines will feel comforting for a child of any age, but especially young children.

9. www.barnardos.org.uk › get-support › support-forHow to talk to your child about grief - Barnardo's

   www.barnardos.org.uk › get-support › support-for

   • Cached

   ask your child how they are with the situation. Listen to them. don’t ask lots of questions. gently speak about any differences you’ve noticed in how they’ve been. if they’re reluctant to talk, you can name some of the changes that other people are coping with and the things they are worried about.