Helping children deal with grief and death | Wellbeing

We talk with psychologist Collett Smart on how best to help your child with grief or death. Learn about the symptoms and healthy ways to cope.

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[themodillas]

This video is helpful not only for child counselor, but also for parents who has no idea on how to comfort their own children. Thank you for sharing.

[nickmwanandimayi]

Thank you. My 11 year old son and I just lost his mom unexpectedly 5 days from the date of this post. Like me he is reserved and he is acting normal. I am crushed for him and don’t know what to do.

[stephenmitchell]

A good reminder that our children grieve in different ways too.

[daughterofgod]

This is very timely! Many times, we overlook the fact that children must be processed. Just because they aren't asking for help doesnt mean they dont need one.

[edisonaceberosjr]

We need to support those children and feel that we are here for them.

[rejoiceloroy]

Trauma and tragedy may have a huge impact on young minds as they might bring it when they grew up. This is very worthy to watch for esp I have a toddler.

[rolfinej]

Thank you for this short video. As a parent, this will be a big help on how I will understand their feelings and support them as well.

[pearlMo]

🙏🙂 thank you, children grieving has been ignored for most times, thank you for this tips.

[fritzlagariza]

My grandparents died when I was at a young age... How I wished I was able to talk to someone about my grief.. This is very timely.

[DigitalMissionary]

Here are some things parents can do to help a child who has lost a loved one:
1. When talking about death, use simple, clear words
2. Listen and comfort
3. Put emotions into words
4.Tell your child what to expect
5. Give your child time to heal from the loss

[atangramaeba]

We really need to pay attention to all these signs in our children

[yumiyetpngtv]

Lord help me to understand my child so I can help them deal with their challenges.

[modndix]

Thank you Mums At The Table for such a wonderful program; to us new parents, we really appreciate. God bless!!

[noellagariza]

Thank you so much for the great ideas on how we can be more effective dealing with children with grief. God bless you!

[alpedavid]

Losing a loved one is a very hard thing. This experience can be traumatic especially for little children. Thanks for sharing this must-watch clip. God bless.

[neilpatrickcruz]

Indeed, let the children experience a feeling wherein parents can intervene ask nicely on what they feel. Through this kids can share their thoughts and eventually find a way to deal with it as they grow up.

[theresaely]

Thank you for this, it's been so helpful.

[rosylynligan]

Very informative video. We parents need to focus on our children, especially when they are grieving. They need our comfort and attention.

[almagrajo]

Thank you so much for the beautiful ideas.

[wilmerjeemestrito]

Very informative. This helps us to be more sensitive to the younger ones as they face so loss or grief in their lives.