How to Support Grieving Children During the Holidays
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This column was authored by the executive director of the Meadows Institute’s Trauma and Grief Center, Julie Kaplow, PhD and published in was published in Psychology Today on November 13, 2024.
For many of us, the holiday season is a happy and joyful time that we look forward to all year. But after experiencing the death of a loved one, the holidays can be an extremely difficult time, particularly for children. Being a bereaved parent can be especially challenging because it involves dealing with one’s own grief while also managing your child’s grief.
Having worked with many youths and families who have been significantly impacted by loss over the years, I have observed several ways in which parents can help their grieving children cope with the challenges of the holiday season.