Tag Archive: grief
How to Talk to Kids About COVID-19
By Charity Apple No matter where you turn, COVID-19 is a topic of conversation. For children and teens already dealing... Read More
Helping Kids Cope with Loss at the Holidays
By Tracy Hart and Charity Apple We expect the holidays to be a magical and happy time. This year, the... Read More
How to Talk to Children about Pet Loss
By Tracy Hart, LCMHC For many children, their first experience with mortality is the death of a pet. Families are... Read More
My Child Hasn’t Cried — Are They Grieving?
Kids Path counselors often hear from parents or caregivers that their child has not cried after a significant loss. Some... Read More
Dealing With Your Loved One’s Belongings
Sorting a lifetime’s worth of someone else’s belongings is a task difficult on its own, but with the added emotional... Read More
Helping Kids Talk About “Big Feelings”
Losing a loved one or coping with serious illness can be stressful for children, particularly those too young to effectively... Read More
Coping with a Terminal Diagnosis
“The opposite of hope is despair, and when we despair, it is because we feel there are no choices.” –Warren... Read More
Should My Child Attend the Funeral?
Kids Path counselors are often asked, “Is it a good idea for my child to attend our loved one’s funeral... Read More
Supporting a Bereaved Person through Traumatic Loss
In the wake of a sudden, unexpected or otherwise traumatic loss, effectively supporting a bereaved person can seem difficult or... Read More