resources - Sibling support

Children are many times more affected by THE death of a baby than one may initially think. Like everyone, they need special support and will eXpress thier grief in their own unique ways. Below you will find resources tailored to the specific needs of a grieving child.

CHILDREN'S GRIEF EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

http://childgrief.org/documents/WordsthatHelpandHurt.pdf

DEATH AND LOSS: HELPING CHILDREN MANAGE THEIR GRIEF

http://www1.newyorklife.com/nyl/v/index.jsp?contentId=143244&vgnextoid=322b52b2a4122310VgnVCM100000ac841cacRCRD

PARENTS: HELPING SIBLINGS COME TO TERMS WITH GRIEF

http://www.handonline.org/parents/siblings.html

INFORMING A CHILD OF A SIGNIFICANT DEATH

http://childgrief.org/documents/InformingofDeath.pdf

GUIDELINES FOR HELPING GRIEVING CHILDREN

http://www.vitas.com/resources/grief-and-bereavement/helping-grieving-children

SIBLING DEATH AND CHILDHOOD TRAUMATIC GRIEF: INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES

http://www.nctsnet.org/nctsn_assets/pdfs/Sibling_Loss_Final.pdf

CHILDREN'S GRIEF: SUPPORT FOR BEREAVED CHILDREN

http://nationalshare.org/children/

Please visit our Friends & Family page to find helpful articles about understanding grief, as well as blogs, letters, and quotes from bereaved parents.