The Youngest Grievers

The Youngest Grievers:

A guide for loss & life transitions

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Distributed by the National Alliance for Children's Grief

? 2019 KinderCare Learning Companies and Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families All rights reserved.

When a loss happens...

whether through the death of a family member, a divorce, family involvement in child welfare, or a move to a new neighborhood, young children can feel the effects deeply. Some may also experience the loss of a family member due to military deployment, incarceration, or adoption. For children grieving a loss, the support of a compassionate and informed adult can help them thrive, even in the midst of significant changes in their family and lives. Thank you for being that adult -- we welcome you to this guide for grieving children

Table of Contents

How to use this book.................................................................. page 7 Grief and loss in all their forms................................................ page 8 Grief and support are not one-size-fits-all.......................... page 9 Talking to children about death and grief.........................page 11 The ARQ: Awareness, Reflection, Questions.....................page 13 Common questions kids ask..................................................page 17 What to expect at different ages..........................................page 23

Ages 0 to 2 years....................................................................page 24 Ages 2 to 4 years....................................................................page 27 Ages 5 to 8 years....................................................................page 29 How to support grief in the everyday.................................page 33 Big energy activities..................................................................page 45 Help for the caregiver...............................................................page 49 Asking for help............................................................................page 51 How to help those in grief.......................................................page 52 When additional help is needed...........................................page 53 Help for somone in crisis.........................................................page 57 Resources......................................................................................page 58

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