The document discusses the causes and stages of grief in children, identifying disorganization, transition, and reorganization as the main stages. It outlines various symptoms of grief, including physical, psychological, and social signs, and provides specific strategies for managing grief in preschoolers, elementary school-age children, preteens, and teenagers. The emphasis is on supporting children through their grief by encouraging expression, maintaining routines, and being empathetic.

1. GRIEF
AND BEREAVEMENT
PRESENTED BY:
M.C.KNIRANDA
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
SSNSR, SU.

4. CAUSES OF GRIEF
• Relationship break-up
• Loss of health
• Loss of friendship
• Illness/loss of loved one
• Death of pet

5. STAGES OF GRIEF

13. STAGES OF CHILDREN’S GRIEF
DISORGANIZATION
TRANSITION
REORGANIZATION

14. 1. DISORGANIZATION
The initial expressions of grief in children range from -
• Regression
• temper tantrum
• lack of concentration and
• mood swings in older children.

15. 2. TRANSITION
• Feelings of hopelessness, helplessness and
despair follow stress and chaotic behavior.
• Many children will exhibit true depression.
• More common are symptoms of withdrawal,
aggression and giving up in school.

16. 3. REORGANIZATION
• When painful feelings are expressed,
their emotional energy fades and
children feel better.
• During this stage, children have more
energy and motivation for moving
forward to resolve grief.

17. SYMPTOMS OF GRIEF
1. PHYSICAL SIGNS:
Insomnia
Tight muscles of mainly chest and throat
Interrupted sleep
Loss appetite
Lethargy
Generalized weakness etc.

18. 2. PSYCOLOGICAL SIGNS:
Preoccupation with or ambivalence towards lost
object.
Anger
Fantasies that the object is not lost
Guilt over inability to prevent loss
SYMPTOMS OF GRIEF

19. 3. SOCIAL SIGNS:
Withdrawal from usual social activities
Decreased work productivity
SYMPTOMS OF GRIEF

20. GRIEF MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN
1. HELPING A GRIEVING PRESCHOOLER
(3-5 YEARS):
Answer the child’s question honestly and
simply.
Allow them to talk about loss, help them share
their fears and worries.
Provide simple routines.
Give the child affection and nurturing,
attempt to connect with them.

21. 1. HELPING A GRIEVING PRESCHOOLER
(3-5 YEARS):
Provide more opportunities for play.
Be patient with regressive behaviors such as
thumb sucking.
Provide opportunities for expression of
painful emotions through play, creative outlets
and talk.
Teach them to recognize and name their
feelings.
GRIEF MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN

22. 2. HELPING A GRIEVING ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL AGE (6-9 YEARS):
Keep tasks simple. Try to keep the child busy
in these simple tasks.
Insist that children express their feelings
in words and not by acting out.
Encourage them to let you know when they
are worried or having a difficult time.
GRIEF MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN

23. 3. HELPING GRIEVING PRETEENS
AND EARLY ADOLESCENTS:
Accept their mood swings and physical
symptoms.
Encourage them to honestly recognize
their painful feelings and find positive
outlets in physical and creative activities.
GRIEF MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN

24. 3. HELPING GRIEVING PRETEENS AND
EARLY ADOLESCENTS:
Try to understand the feelings behind
their words and actions and respond with
empathy.
Be truthful and factual in explaining the
loss.
Allow preteens to make choices that help in
safe expression of feelings.
GRIEF MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN

25. 4. HELPING TEENAGERS DURING GRIEVING:
Although late teens grieve more like adults but they
may not want to participate in activities associated
with a major loss. So respect their position.
Do not force the teens to participate in activities
that he or she feels uncomfortable while doing.
Help them to find activities to express their grief.
GRIEF MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN