In this presentation, we will discuss grief in children and adolescents and how we can support families in this process. We will discuss the many ways in which grief can be experienced, types of grief, youth reactions to loss, and concrete ways to support them through this difficult time.
This is a difficult subject that can bring you back to your own experiences of grief. This may be especially true if you are looking at documents about this topic outside of COP small-group activities where you can receive support from other members. Please feel free to take a moment to rest, discuss it with somebody, or contact us if you need to.
Meeting Resources
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