This phenomenon is called “anticipatory grief,” the clinical term for grief that begins as we await the death of a loved one, and it is experienced by both adults and children ...

Hundreds of thousands of children lose a parent in the U.S. each year, and most have no access to counseling or grief support ...

Image caption, Pretend role play can help young children make sense of the world around them and might help them process their feelings of grief. Playing games and doing activities together can be ...

Camp Kangaroo combines fun activities with grief education and emotional support ... surrounding death can be difficult, especially for children and adolescents. But there is a nationwide camp ...

that children grieve differently than adults and all feelings are OK. To help promote healthy grieving, trained counselors will guide campers through a variety of activities designed to provide ...

The death of someone we love can deeply impact our lives—and it can be particularly difficult for children. It takes time to accept the loss and the many changes that may come with it. The daily ...

Experiencing bereavement in childhood can be traumatic, and many children need additional support ... the holidays and also comes to some of the activities. They are always here, we can come ...

Grief doesn ... including shared favorite activities, and help them plan ways to continue their legacy, such as doing volunteer projects in their memory. 2. Remind children of other loved ...

The camp will help children understand that grief and mourning are a natural ... trained counselors will guide campers through activities designed to provide healing for the body, mind and spirit.

“The quality of bereavement services should not be determined by the ZIP code where you live.” Photos: Children at Highmark Caring Place in Pittsburgh take part in activities to honor the memory of ...