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Dr Susan Ritchie Senior Educational Psychologist Child Bereavement Dr Susan Ritchie Senior Educational Psychologist

Bereavement ‘Death affects us all. Yet it is still the last taboo in our society, and grief is still profoundly misunderstood…..’ Julia Samuel

Bereavement in Children How children and young people cope with grieving is mediated by risk and resilience factors. Risk – socio-economic disadvantage, lack of connectedness to school and community, difficulties within the family. Resilience – is affected by personal traits but also importantly by environmental protective factors, from home school and community.

“ A sense of connectedness to parents and school is the most significant protective factor for young people.” Resnick et al (1997)

Cultural Context Every culture has a specific approach or response to grief and loss; the specific cultural beliefs, values, expressions, expectations, ceremonies and rituals give meaning to loss in different ways Hoonyman & Kramer (2006)

Theories Elisabeth Kubler Ross (1973) Stage theory of grief Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance

Theories of Grief William Worden – tasks of grieving To accept the reality of loss To work through the pain of grief Adjust to an environment in which the deceased is missing Emotionally relocate the deceased and move on with life

Understanding what death means and the confusion caused by euphemisms Universality – death happens to all living things Irreversibility – its permanent, the body cannot be made alive again. Non-functionality – breathing, eating, sleeping, thinking cease. Causality – an understanding that external or internal factors have caused the death.

Children 0 – 2 years Young children will not understand, will not have the language to express their feelings, but they will have feelings. Children this age will be affected by the emotional state of the other important people in their lives. How to help - love, routine, emotional containment and care. As they get older they will need help to build a story and to know the deceased person as part of their history.

Children aged 2 - 5 Children this age are likely to think death is reversible, may ask the same questions repeatedly to help them understand. They may have have ‘magical thinking’ – that they caused the death or can wish the person back to life. The child’s behaviour may regress, or become fearful when separated from loved ones. How to help - Answering questions simply and factually, being tolerant of behaviour regression, reading books drawing pictures.

Children aged 6-9 Children at this age are very imaginative and may be scared of death. They are beginning to have an understanding of what death means but may also have a lot of curiosity about what happens to a dead body. Children may have physical symptoms but find it hard to express their feelings verbally. This can lead to them expressing their feelings as behaviour or becoming withdrawn. How to help – model how to express feelings, using activities, e.g. memory boxes to remember and talk, answering questions truthfully but simply.

Children aged 9 -13 They are beginning to understand the finality of death and know the impact that death has had on them. At a time of wanting to fit in with their peers the death of a significant loved one can make them feel different. How to help – maintain routines, allow regression, look for opportunities for them to share feelings with others, engage in activities, e.g. memory boxes or photo albums.

Adolescence A natural time of transition and change, a moving away from adults and peers becoming more important. Sadness, withdrawal, loneliness Mood changes, low moods Act out anger Reject adults, reluctant to talk May regress High risk activities What may help – give comfort, take feelings seriously, include in planning, encourage time with friends, offer opportunities to speak.

Activities which can help

Resources which can help

Where to find help Leeds Pathway for Children and Young People who have been Bereaved Children and Bereavement pathway - Early Start Team Bereavement Pathway SAD Events Team Seasons for Growth