Helping Children Deal with Loss
For Adults to Help Children Deal with Death, Divorce,
Pet Loss, Moving, and Other Losses
There are many Myths about dealing with sad emotions that confuse children:
In this program you will learn how to replace these myths with practical guidance for your children.
The 4-Week Program will begin
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Continuation dates: January 13, 2026 • January 27, 2026 • February 3, 2026
Time:
18:00 - 20:15 Amsterdam
17:00 - 19:15 London
12:00 - 14:15 Miami
13:00 - 15:15 Curacao
Location: Online
In the meantime:
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Listen with your heart, not your head. Allow all emotions to be expressed, without judgment, criticism, or analysis.
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Recognize that grief is emotional, not intellectual. Avoid the trap of asking your child what is wrong, for he or she will automatically say, “Nothing.”
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Adults – Go first. Telling the truth about your own grief will make your child feel safe in opening up about his or her own feelings.
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Remember that every child is unique and each has a unique relationship to the loss event.
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Be patient. Don’t force your child to talk.
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Never Say “Don’t feel sad” or “Don’t feel scared.” Sadness and fear, the two most common feelings attached to loss of any kind, are essential to being human.
