Grief is a natural process which everyone deals with differently and can last for months afterwards. Feeling sad, being in shock, crying, being sick and feeling numb are just some of the normal feelings you can feel while grieving.
To help your child open up, talk about how they are feeling and discuss some of the things they may be thinking about, here are some ideas for discussion points that may help:
Writing a letter to a loved one that has passed away can often help us say things we would want to say to them or let them know how you are feeling if they were still here. Here is a letter template for you to fill in to help with some ideas:
Children react to death in different ways depending on the age they are. Here are some ideas as to how they may be feeling and how you can tailor your behaviour to help them through this difficult time:
Grief is a natural response to any form of loss, the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, being made redundant, the end of long-time friendship or even the loss of your childhood as you move into adulthood.
