Grieving: A Personal Journey

“Grieving is a very personal journey but there are a number of things which can be done to help manage your child’s grief.” “Contrary to popular belief, grieving children don’t necessarily need counselling and they don’t always need medication. They may in fact be able to receive the help they need from a doctor, teacher or a trusted adult/friend.” The clarification of death should be done in modest, direct terms with general information that is fitted to a child's developmental level. More often than not children cannot reflect on their thoughts and feelings like teenagers or adults, so it is vital they have regular small discussions. Adults may need to recap the same information frequently, and children may ask them the same questions repeatedly