Supporting Children Grieving The Death Of A Parent: Three Steps Of Being To Guide You In Being Present With Dr. Christine Kiesinger

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It's not about having the perfect words, but the genuine willingness to share the silence and hold the space. In this episode, Dr. Christine Kiesinger discusses how to support grieving children. She shares stories of actual children who have gone through losses of a parent or loved one. The children don't want to be treated differently because of their grief. Dr. Christine shares how there are some ways to support them and make them feel understood without unintentionally isolating them. She also opens up about the delicate topic of dating and marrying a widow, how trauma affects the professional practice of coaching, and more. Tune in now and learn how to become present for a child in need.

Thank you for viewing this post. I am not a licensed therapist or professional life coach.

I am sharing my experience of loving the same man for 32 years, a mother to two adult children, a retired military officer, a breast cancer survivor, and my connections with others.

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