In this episode, Jenn interviews Jana DeCristofaro, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Community Response Program Coordinator at Dougy Center, and host of the  “Grief Out Loud” podcast. We discuss how grief might appear during different developmental stages across childhood and adolescence. We explore long-term effects of grief and protective factors. Jana outlines the challenges of helping your child grieve, while you as a caregiver are grieving, and ideas to manage these difficult times. The difficult question about talking to children about terminal illness is explored.  

Resources:

https://www.dougy.org/resources/audience/parents-caregivers?how=self-care&who=&type=

https://www.dougy.org/

https://www.dougy.org/news-media/podcasts

https://thecopingtoolbox.podbean.com/e/grief-in-children-with-joanne-doucette-msw-rsw/