Learn tips and resources for helping children deal with grief during this unique time in history.
My guest Linda Goldman is a grief therapist, counselor and teacher who does trainings on children’s grief and trauma and working with LGBT youth. She shares insights and resources for helping children who are dealing with grief and trauma due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent protests and riots over police brutality. Linda was a frequent consultant and thought leader for programs responding to the impact of 9/11 on children and sees this current unprecedented time in our history as an opportunity for post-traumatic growth for both children and adults. Learn more about her work at her website:
Download FREE ebook for children (includes memory workbook):
This episode includes:
- How current experiences with COVID-19 and racial unrest can be opportunities for teaching children about healthy behaviors, compassion and kindness
- The positive and negative aspects of media and internet for children at this time
- The physical, mental and emotional consequences of repressed grief
- How children grieve differently than adults and what they need from adults to cope with grief:
- Honor feelings
- Provide a safe haven
- Mentorship
- Resources for helping children with grief:
- Play as a form of emotional expression
- Books to read together
- Sesame Street videos
- Memory book or journal
- Letter writing
- List top 5 worries
- “Linking objects” to maintain sense of connection with loved one
- Support group
- Attributes of a resilient child:
- Proactive behavior
- Creativity
- Empathy
- Communication skills
- Optimism
- Perseverance
- Gratefulness
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Get Linda’s book here – Life and Loss: A Guide to Help Grieving Children
- View Linda’s other books here
- Download FREE children’s book here: Children Also Grieve
- Sesame Street videos
- Love Over Fear Story Page
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