Grief and Loss: How To Support Your Child

Handout: Grief and Loss Download this PDF for resources, tips, and essential information on supporting your child through their experience with grief.
8 Ways To Support Your Child/Teen With GriefThis helpful handout is from the National Alliance For Children's Grief (NACG).
Developmental Responses To GriefThis handout from The Dougy Center aims to support caregivers in understanding how grief affects children and teens at various points in their development.

National Alliance For Children's GriefThe National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them.
Dougy CenterDougy Center provides support to children, teens, young adults, and families who are grieving. The website provides resources (videos, podcasts, activities, handouts, etc) for families and children of all ages.
Sesame WorkshopSesame Street has videos, activities, and articles about understanding grief. As children grow and change, their grief changes, too. These new resources can help you support children as they grieve.

When Dinosaurs Die: A Gide to Understanding Death , by Laurie Krasny Brown & Marc Brown
Life Cycles, by Sam Falconer
Healing A Child's Heart After Loss, by Alan D. Wolfert
The Invisible String, by Patrice Karst

Parent Consult Clinic AppointmentSchedule a one time meeting with a member of our mental health team to discuss challenges you are experiencing with your child. This one time session is tailored to your specific needs. During the consult, you will be provided with resources, interventions to implement at home, and next steps. Call the front office to schedule!
Mental Health Care ReferralsEssex Pediatrics will coordinate referrals to the mental health group. Please be aware that there is a waitlist for individual counseling.
Therapy GroupsGroup therapy has been a successful approach for many of our patients and families who are seeking support. Please see our therapy groups page for our current group offerings.