Talking about Loss and Grief was NOT in the Parenting Handbook!

A Workshop for Parents and Caregivers

This presentation and discussion about how children and youth grieve, and ways to support them as they confront and mourn the loss of the person who died.

Highlights

Child / Youth Grief by developmental age / stage
Debunking Common Myths
Including Children in Death Ceremonies
Impact on the Family System
Grief Resources
Participants entered in draw for children's grief book

Presented by:

Sharon O'Donnel
Coordinator of Support Services
The Lighthouse for Grieving Children and Families

and

Lidija Projkovski
Child and Youth Bereavement Counsellor
Acclaim Health