The effects of childhood bereavement can be profound, impacting school performance, relationships, and emotional well-being. Yet it’s important to remember that grief itself is not a problem to be solved. It is a natural, human response to loss. Children don’t need their grief “fixed,” but they do need our understanding, honesty, and steady support.

Play therapy is a way for the therapist to communicate effectively with a child's developmentally appropriate "language" - play.

In the midst of the busyness of the holiday season, the rituals and traditions that families have can often trigger feelings of grief and...