March 11, 2013
Keeping Communications Open
By: Kenneth J Doka, PhD Throughout a time of loss, it is critical to keep communication with a child open. Only by doing so can we truly understand the ways that the child is experiencing grief, allay any fears the child may have, and support the child in his or her grief journey. This means […]
March 6, 2013
A Sacred Moment of Healing Made Possible by a Meal
You just never know how much you do for others can make a difference in their lives. Recently ChristianWorks for Children Development Director Carol Pauley discovered how the many “small” kindnesses extended to families at GriefWorks makes a huge impact on their lives, their well being and their futures. GriefWorks (www.grief-works.org) is the free support […]
December 17, 2012
What Does My Child Understand About Death and Grief?
We parents have an innate desire to protect our child from the “negative” things of life, but when death and tragedy strike suddenly and openly, we cannot shield our children from the horror and grief that can follow. We worry how death and loss will impact these young minds because they don’t possess the life experience or […]
