Important Lessons The Corona Crisis Can Teach Our Families
Are you feeling stir crazy yet? Join the club. These are very trying times right now for all of us. While the initial downtime was a nice respite, the uncertainty about what lies ahead keeps us feeling antsy and out of sorts. This will be unchartered territory for most of us attempting to work virtually as our kids attempt to learn remotely. It will take grace and patience for all of us. As with most hard situations in life, when we can step back and look at the big picture, we can see the important life lessons we are learning along the way. In addition, we are reminded of important personal and family values that can guide us during these times of struggle and sacrifice.
Building Resiliency in Your Grieving Child: A Parent's Guide
As a parent, watching your child grieve can be an incredibly painful experience leaving you feeling helpless, heartbroken, and lost. For some families, grief shows up after a transition: a divorce, a move, or an illness. For others, the loss of a family member, a friend, or a beloved pet initiates the grief process. During these times, parents struggle to talk to their kids about the difficult emotions commonly experienced with grief. Although periods of grief in a family can be incredibly difficult, they can be invaluable in creating intimacy in close relationships and building strong coping skills throughout the emotional process.