Working Together to Support Children Through Grief, Change, and Life Transitions.

We understand that grief is not just about loss, grief is about the emotional reaction towards various life changes that are very difficult. Children experience grief in many ways: the death of a loved one, a separation from their care giver, a family breakdown, an illness, moving home, or changes that feel confusing, or overwhelming. Often, their grief goes unseen or misunderstood.

 We are here to help children feel safe, supported, and understood as they navigate these experiences.

Grief does not always look the same for children as it does for adults. 

• Children may struggle to name or understand how they feel
• They may express their grief through changes in their behaviour, withdrawal, anxiety, or anger
• Children may feel confused, angry, or guilty about the uncontrollable life changes that is happening around them
• They may struggle with these unprocessed feelings as they grow into adulthood. 

Without support, grief can resurface during later life challenges, which could impact within their relationships, during transitions as adult responsibilities increase.