How to support a child after a tragedy

When a tragedy such as an act of violence, terrorism or natural disaster occurs we experience many emotions—sadness, anger, despair and confusion—our basic ideas about safety called into question. We... More

What to Tell Children About Suicide

What children might feel after losing someone they love to suicide:Abandoned - that the person who died didn't love them.Feel the death is their fault - if they would have... More

Encouraging Your School to Be Grief Friendly

Encouraging Your School to Be Grief Friendly, by:Helene McGlauflin, M.Ed., LCPCThe following are ten suggestions for teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers and school personnel interested in making their schools more... More

Supporting Teens Through Difficult Times

Signs of Grief in Children and Teens:Even the most articulate child or teen expresses grief through verbal, emotional, and physical behaviors. Since each young person is unique and expresses grief... More

How to Handle Grief

Helping Children With GriefBe aware of what you yourself are feeling; have some safe ways of expressing your feelings both with children and away from children.Provide ample time and a... More

Grief and the Holidays

Below are a few suggestions that might be helpful this time of year. Take only what you can use and feels comfortable to you... [More]

Physical Manifestations of Grief

The death of a loved one can be very painful. Grief can be so overwhelming, it frightens us. Many people worry about grieving the "right" way and wonder if their feelings are normal... [More]

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