Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for Mental Health Providers

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The fact sheet explains how mental health providers can help children with Childhood Traumatic Grief. It describes how kids may struggle after a loved one's death, especially if it was sudden or traumatic. Signs include nightmares, avoiding reminders of the person, and changes in behavior or mood. Providers should talk to children about their feelings and experiences to identify grief symptoms. They can use therapies like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for treatment.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audience: Behavioral Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Psychology, Adolescent; Bereavement; Psychology, Child; Grief; Mental Health Services; Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Psychological Trauma; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Institutions: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

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