Supporting Grieving Children: A Class for Caregivers

When a child experiences the death of someone they love, caregivers are often navigating their own grief while trying to support their child's. Knowing what to expect—and how to respond—can make a meaningful difference.

Join Stacey Malcolm, MS, CCLS, Certified Child Life Specialist and owner of Healing Hearts, for this one-hour educational workshop designed to help caregivers better understand childhood grief through a developmental lens.

Drawing from extensive clinical experience supporting children and families through grief and loss, Stacey will discuss:

• How children understand death at different developmental stages
• Common grief reactions by age
• How attachment and separation anxiety may emerge following a loss
• Why behavior changes, regression, and big emotions are often normal parts of the grieving process
• Practical ways to support children while caring for yourself

Caregivers will leave with a better understanding of what their child may be experiencing, age-appropriate language and coping strategies to use at home, and take-home pamphlets and resources to continue supporting their family long after the workshop ends.

Who: Caregivers of grieving children and youth

Led by: Stacey Malcolm, MS, CCLS, Certified Child Life Specialist

Includes: Take-home resources and pamphlets