The do's and don'ts of supporting a grieving child: What every parent needs to know with Dr. Dan Wolfson

Grief isn't something we get over—it's something we integrate. Joining me to discuss this and the best way to support children through profound loss is Dr. Dan Wolfson, a clinical psychologist specializing in grief.

In this episode we explore:

- The skills needed for fostering resilience and helping children and adults learn to grieve in a healthy manner.

- The importance of "oscillation" through grief and how Dr. Dan works with his patients to help them learn to process their feelings without these emotions completely overtaking them.

- How to help determine when and how it's time for your child (or you) to go back to things like extracurricular activities, birthday parties, and other "normal" ways of reengaging with life.

- Parents are often hesitant to show their own grief to their children, however, this can be a helpful form of modeling. We discuss appropriate ways to share your emotions with your child.

- Typical behaviors and regressions we often see in children who are processing profound sadness and difficult emotions, so you know what to be on the lookout for.

If you or your child are navigating profound loss, this conversation is here to remind you that healing isn't linear, and you don't have to do it alone.

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