Child may go from crying one minute to playing (changeable mood.)
Child can feel depressed, guilty, anxious or angry at the person who has died, or at someone else.
Encourage a child grieving to express feelings (whatever emotions they are feeling.)
Read children's books about death together with the child to start conversation.
Let draw pictures, building a scrapbook.
Let rite diary.
Look at photo albums.
Tell stories.
DON'T volunteer too much information (at this maybe overwhelming.)
Be direct when talking about death (don't say that the loved one "went to sleep".)
Discussing an afterlife might help.
Attending funeral.
Five Steps About Death and Dying
- 1st Denial
- 2nd Anger
- 3rd Bargaining
- 4th Depression
- 5th Acceptance
The whole process can last from 6 month to 4 years
Symptoms of Grief
- Disrupted sleep
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
Overcome grief and learn to move on with life.Work on "attachment reorganization."
Family counseling for child and parent to improve their relationship skills.
Group treatment sessions.Family Bereavement Program (FBP.)
Do not grieve alone. Stay connected with others during that time.
Take good care of yourself.
Seek professional grief counseling.
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