Hello,
Anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one knows how difficult that loss can be. For children, it can be even more difficult.
Grasping the concept of mortality is tough enough for them.
There are plenty of ways, however, to guide a child through the pain of losing someone or something special.
Quite often it can be just as therapeutic for the adults as it is the children.
In addition, many adults find that with aging and infirm loved ones, they are faced with decisions and instances they’ve never
encountered before, on top of handling the likely death of a parent or close relative.
All of this can be quite a bit for the entire family to bear.
In order to alleviate some of the stress children and families might endure, I’ve put together a list of resources that can benefit
everyone. I hope you will find these useful and worth sharing with your audience.
Saying Goodbye: Talking to Kids About Death
Preparing for the Death of a Terminally-Ill Loved One: What to Expect, and How to Help the Entire Family Move Forward
Letting Children Share in Grief
The Bereaved Employee: Returning to Work
Keeping the Peace While Settling a Family Estate
5 Things You Must Know as the Executor of an Estate
Final Logistics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Handling a Loved One's Belongings After Their Death
While not all of these resources pertain to children, it’s important to remember that children will feel the effects of death
that echo through the family, and I think several of these resources can be a great help to parents and extended family.
Thank you for your time,
Jennifer
Jennifer Scott
jennifer.scott@spiritfinder.org