Talking with children about death and dying
- 1 November 1995
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Child: Care, Health and Development
- Vol. 21 (6) , 395-404
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2214.1995.tb00770.x
Abstract
Summary: This paper outlines the development of childrens’understanding about the concept of dearth, and describes common grief reactions. Using this framework, the principle elements of talking with children on such a sensitive topic are discussed. A variety of potential clinical interventions at individual, family and group levels are proposedKeywords
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