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Share
Your Feelings
- Share happy and sad memories of the person who
died.
- It's okay to cry. This tells children that crying is normal and acceptable.
Remember that it is not okay for children to become caretaker for a grieving
adult.
- It's okay to say you're angry. Find appropriate ways to release
your anger. This is an excellent role modeling technique for children.
- Children often want to protect their parents or caregivers from
"hard" or "sad" feelings. Tell them that it is not their job to keep you safe.
- Most importantly, talk about your feelings and allow children to talk about
their feelings as well. Remain non-judgmental about children's feelings.
Recognize that they may not grieve the same way you or other adults do.
- Listen to children.
Text provided by:
Caring Connections
A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program
University of Utah Health Sciences Center
Caring Connections is sponsored in part by
The Ben B. and Iris M. Margolis
Foundation
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