CYP Now - Skills for the Job: How to cope with bereavement

Bereaved children can struggle to come to terms with their loss, but the right support can help them make sense of death.

What impact can bereavement have on a child?

Bereavement can affect children and young people in many ways. There are a number of organisations that support bereaved families, some working in the school environment. Place2Be is a school-based children's mental health charity that often works with children who are grieving the death of someone. They can withdraw from interacting with others, isolate themselves and struggle to communicate. They may be at an age where they are not able to articulate what they are thinking and how they are feeling, and their struggles may manifest in changes in their behaviour.

How long can the effects last?

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