WHAT IS GRIEF? The first step towards better interaction with a grieving person is a better understanding of grief. In this context, a grieving person refers to someone who has lost a loved one in a shocking or devastating manner. Suicide, homicide, or loss of a child or spouse at a young age are cases where the [...]

GRIEF OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE A child’s reactions to the death of a loved one are often similar to those of an adult. However, it is important to understand the impact of a child’s development stage on reactions and to recognize the child’s grief even when it is different from that of adults. [...]