Losing someone or something we love can be extremely difficult, whether that’s through a divorce, friendship, death of a person or pet. Everyone experiences things differently, but there are things you can do to support your child through the challenging times of loss.
This podcast has an open conversation around death and dying and the important elements to consider before you pass away.
The Ruth Strauss Foundation has a workbook ‘This is about Me and You’ to support families when a parent has an incurable illness, there is also a set of flash cards to help you have conversations with your child about a diagnosis, treatments, emotions and more. Created in collaboration with the Little C Club. Follow this link to explore Ruth Strauss Foundation
If you have lost a partner or spouse take a look at WAY Widowed and Young website they offer a peer-to-peer support network for anyone who’s lost a partner before their 51st birthday – married or not.
When thinking about how to help your children cope with loss…
What are you already doing that you want to carry on doing?
What have you learned that you could try today?
What do you want to do next?
