Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling

Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling Program Article on Grandparents and Grandkids

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Good article on how grandparents can better talk to their grandchildren about grief.  Children grieve differently and need help expressing and understanding it.  Sometimes only grandparents are available or in the child’s life

The article, How to speak to your grandchildren about grief and death, by Starts at 60 Writers states

“Grief can be one of the hardest emotions to deal with at any age, but for a small child, it’s also extremely confusing and can be very scary.

That’s why children so badly need the adults in their lives to help them make sense of the emotions they may be feeling, and while parents play a huge role in this, grandparents are a much-needed support to their grandkids too, especially if the parents aren’t available or are suffering with grief themselves.”

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Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling Training Article on the Surviving Sibling

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Good article on grief and loss of a child  and how to care for the surviving sibling.

The article, Caring for Siblings of Sick or Disabled Children, by Perri Klass, M.D states, 

“Having a child changes you into a parent, and as we all know, that is not a simple change; there’s nothing one-and-done about it. And having a seriously ill child changes you forever as a family; it’s important for everyone who tries to help families to understand that when one child in a family is seriously ill, or lives with a chronic disability, the siblings are also profoundly shaped by the experience.”

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Child Grief Counseling Training Article on Children and Funeral

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Big questions surround exposing a child to grief or allowing them to participate in a funeral. Old school values say  no, but new bereavement science states that is the worst thing to do for a child.  Children need to express themselves and over protective shielding is not healthy long term for a child.

The article, Is it OK to take a young child to a funeral?,  by Rachel Halliwell 

“Seeing the distress on her 10-year-old daughter Charlotte’s face as her mother-in-law’s coffin was carried into church, Katherine Nicholson instantly regretted allowing her child to attend a funeral so young. “She was distraught,” says Katherine. “She couldn’t take her eyes off the coffin and was sobbing as she gripped my hand.”

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Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling Program Article on Helping Children Grieve

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Remember children need guidance during grief and bereavement.  Hearing your voice and seeing your concern are big in their recovery

The article, Grieving children need your “I’m sorry,” too, by Jennifer Bannan states

“Last February, my 6-year-old son lost his father to cancer. His stepbrother, 12, and stepsister, 16, lost an amazingly present and enthusiastic stepdad.

And though I know their losses are as great, if not greater than mine, it took me until the evening of the memorial service one month after Brian’s death, around a bonfire with Brian’s high school friends who had traveled hours to be with us, to realize something.”

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Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling Program Article on Teaching Children About Death

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Good article about being honest with children about death.  Each age has a certain ability to understand death and the information given should correspond with the maturity of the child to comprehend.   The importance of discussing death with the child when it occurs is very important though and in some cases can provide critical life lessons to the child’s emotional and mental growth in experiencing death in his or her life.

The article, “Tell Your Children The Honest Truth About Death And Dying” by Shannon Burberry states

“Death is difficult for anyone to grasp, but it’s especially hard for children to understand. They will often ask “when is the person coming back?” or “when will we see them again?” It is my firm belief that honesty is the best policy, and it is important to be direct about what has happened.”

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Child Grief Counseling Certification Article on Positive Ways to Deal with Grief

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Grief changes us.  For better or worst.  It is up to us to adapt and learn.  We need to teach children about grief and to learn positive reactions to it

The article, “Children learn postive ways to deal with grief”, by Becky Leader states

“The loss of a loved one is never easy for anyone. Children often grieve as much as adults, but in different ways. Good Grief Fun Camp, which took place at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ottawa this past week, helped children learn positive ways to express their grief and deal with their feelings, questions and concerns in a safe environment.”

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Supporting a Grieving Child: The Importance of Modeling

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Readers with children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, or any child-age friend or family member, I want you to envision the following scenario: You are flipping through the television channels with your young friend sitting nearby.  The child is playing but he or she looks up whenever something attention grabbing appears on the tv.

Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.whatsyourgrief.com

Excellent article about grief counseling for teens and younger children.   If you are interested in child and adolescent grief counseling training then please review this article as well as review our certification program for grief counselors who wish to specialize in the area of child grief.

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Perspective on Parenting: Protecting children from grief

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When my first child was born, I experienced a tidal wave of emotions. As I embraced my infant overjoyed, I whispered in her tiny ear her that I’d always protect her.

Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.timesherald.com

There is a fine line between protecting children from grief and not helping them learn to cope with grief and learn important skills.  As parents we need to know when and how to help a child deal with grief.  Every situation is different depending on the childs age and the circumstances of the loss

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64 Children’s Books About Death and Grief – What’s Your Grief

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

When grief hits a family, children often become the focus – how to talk to them about death, how to recognize if they are grieving ‘normally’, how to create open communication and dialogue. etc.

Source: www.whatsyourgrief.com

Good article listing 64 books about death and grief for children.  Children can utilize these books to prepare or learn from an experience what death and grief are.

If you would like to become a certified grief counselor, then please review the program and see if it matches your academic and professional needs,

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Child Grief Counseling Program: 5 Tips for Helping Children Cope With Loss

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Our child grief counseling program can help prepare you to help children cope and grieve properly, especially during the Holidays

The article, “When the Holidays Aren’t Joyous: 5 Tips for Helping Children Cope With Loss”, by Bonnie Rubenstein

“For kids, the holidays are supposed to be filled with joy and excitement. However, for some children who have suffered a recent loss, the holidays can be especially hard.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

This is a good article about helping children during the Holiday season cope with grief.

The biggest thing parents, teachers and grief counselors can do is listen to kids and let them know its is alright to grieve. especially during these sad times.  Helping children cope with grief is best done through new rituals or expressions during the Holiday season.  A memory box is an excellent example found in the article.  In the end, remember, children grieve like all of us over the loss of a loved one and not to ignore their grief.

If you are interested in how to become a grief counselor, then please review our program.  Our program in grief counseling consists of four core courses.  If you wish to become a certified grief counseling, qualified professionals need to take these courses to become certified.

For those interested in learning more about child grief, qualified professionals can then, after completing the first certification, can enter into the child grief counseling program.

In the meantime, please pay extra attention to your children, especially if someone passed away earlier this year.  Also, if you have any questions, please let us know and enjoy the blog.

 

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