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Sep 3, 2010
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Teen Grief
- How Teens Grieve
By Connie Owens
Being a teenager is difficult enough. But when death enters a teen’s life, things only get more complicated. No longer a child and not yet an adult, your teen now faces a scary, confusing situation. For young people who have not been taught about death or have never visited a funeral home, this can be overwhelming.
When a beloved grandparent or family member dies, your teen will usually accept the loving support of your family and freely express emotions within your circle.
- Teen Grief
By Sherry L. Williams
When a friend or loved one dies, the intensity of your feelings may be frightening. At times, you may feel like you are all alone. You are hurting and you may even feel like your life has been shattered. You may feel like the future has been put on hold and the world is moving in slow motion. You may feel angry and confused, afraid and lonely. These feelings may be so intense that you can't comprehend that anyone could possibly understand what you feel.
- Helping Your Grieving Adolescent
By AQdapted from the Grief Letter (Summer 1996) by Sherry White
Parenting teenagers is a tough job under the best of circumstances. But when a teenager is grieving as well, there is additional stress on the situation.
Because adolescence is a time for breaking away from the family and relying on peer support, the family's need to pull together for...
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