When should I bring my child to The Healing Place?
There is no universal "right time" to seek support. Sometimes families come to us right after a death. Sometimes children aren't ready to talk about it until some time has passed and they have had a chance to process it on their own. We are flexible and want you to make the decision that is right for your family. Here are some indicators that a child may need additional, professional support:
Prolonged depression or anxiety
Significant difficulties at school
Interference in their daily routines including significant changes in sleeping or eating
Withdrawing from activities, including play
Chronic digestive issues or complaints of physical pain
Thoughts of harming themselves or others
Is ______ a normal reaction to grief?
Typical reactions to grief vary depending on a child's age, their developmental level, the nature of their relationship with the deceased, the circumstances of the death, their past experiences with grief, their current support networks, and other factors that are unique to each child/teen. It is important to remember that grief is a normal reaction to loss, and not necessarily a cause for concern as long as the child is being supported and allowed to express their grief, and as long as the grief symptoms do not persist in a way that causes extended problems for their normal functioning. There is no "right" or "wrong" way to grieve a loss, but below is a list of typical grief reactions in children and teens, broken down by developmental level.
Grief Responses
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