After the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, I felt moved to offer what I could to the residents and others who wish to learn about how to be there for someone who is grieving a death. This week in Part Two of our discussion, I will focus my comments on how to be there for children. You will learn there is no “one size fits all” formula for helping our kids overcome their losses, however there are some basic guidelines that will help you to be more present, less frightened, and more skillful with them. Having been a child who experienced the kidnapping and murder of my
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