The Grief Store is located at 4360 South CongressAvenue, Suite 112. We are open Monday through Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.
The bereavement of children and adolescents, and their need for mourning, should not be overlooked. Even from infancy, children grieve. Although they may not understand the meaning of death until they are three- or four-years-old, they can feel the loss of a close relative in much the same way as adults experience grief.
Children may go through mourning stages much more quickly than adults. Younger children may feel responsible for the loss, especially if they were particularly close to them, and may need to be reassured.
Some children may be afraid to speak of the grief they are experiencing. They may believe that by talking about it, they are adding extra burdens to the adults around them. Encouraging them to talk about their grief can be as simple as being a good listener or giving an encouraging hug. This lets children know that what they are feeling is normal and that they are not alone.