When
a loved one passes away it’s hard for all family and friends to deal with, but
for children, the process can be much harder. Depending on the age of the
child, the loss can feel more intense than it does for adults and this is often
reflected in a variety of coping mechanisms or behavioural changes. Giving them
the right support is key and bereavement therapy is one beneficial option.
What is bereavement counselling?
Run
by trained therapists and counsellors, bereavement counselling are sessions
that aim to help people cope with the physical, emotional, social, spiritual,
and cognitive responses to loss. This could be in the form of thought-provoking
conversations where the child has an opportunity to share their feelings and
age appropriate activities that can help with the understanding and processing
of death.
Do all children need counselling?
Like
adults, all children will react differently to death. While some children’s
behaviour may completely switch, others may show no signs of change until much
later. However, counselling can work for everyone and help children understand
what’s going on in more understandable ways than you can offer. Counselling can
make a big difference in how grief affects them later on so it’s always a good
option to consider.
Counselling
can help both the child and their parents or guardians. First of all, it
provides a safe and non-judgemental space for the child to express their
emotions and encourage them to have more open conversations. For adults,
counselling can provide you with further information and resources for helping
your child. The sessions can make a positive impact on wellbeing,
understanding, acceptance and bring them together with other young people in
similar situations.
At Normington & Sons
in Wakefield, we
understand how difficult it can be when mourning a loved one. With over six
decades of experience in funeral planning, our team can help you organise the
perfect send-off for your family member including burials, cremations and eco
burials. We’re proud to have gained a great reputation in the local area,
working with compassion and professionalism at every stage. Get in touch
with us today for more
information.
