The loss of a loved one can be difficult for children to understand. Sometimes it’s even harder for adults to talk about it. Most families want to protect their children and ensure that they have happy and fun childhoods. When someone they love dies, they can feel conflicted with knowing children are going to be hurt and sad and wanting to make them happy… This can become an impossible task. The death of a loved one is something we cannot protect our children from, but we can help them to cope, manage their feelings, express and communicate how they feel and to help them carry their grief as they develop into adults and beyond.
Although grief is universal, every child and family will experience it uniquely. Here at Living On, we are proud that the support we offer is bespoke and sensitive to this. When we first meet any family, we listen and work together to tailor interventions to best support the child. This may mean that siblings in a family may be offered support that looks different, but at the centre of it all, is the needs of the individual child. We support the adults in their lives holistically and empower them with the skills and resources needed to help their bereaved children navigate their new life.
