{"id":34,"date":"2026-03-09T16:17:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/?page_id=34"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:22:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:22:24","slug":"this-is-a-new-page-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mhtest.east-ayrshire.org.uk\/?page_id=34","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with bereavement and loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Dealing with bereavement and loss<\/h1>\n\n\n

Talking to children about grief and loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Breaking the news about a death to a child is never easy, but it\u2019s important they know and feel heard and supported by you in the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips to help:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
for further information click here…<\/summary>\n
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  • Try to be as honest and open as possible about what has happened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use age-appropriate language so it\u2019s easier for them to understand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use concrete words \u2013 for example, say \u2018died\u2019 or \u2018death\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dont use using euphemisms like \u2018gone to sleep\u2019 or \u2018passed away\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Listen to them \u2013 it\u2019s ok not to have all the answers right now<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Answer the questions you can in a calm and consistent manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Be patient \u2013 they may need to hear the answers several times to process it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use storybooks, toys and play to help explain what has happened<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Let them know that they can talk to you at any time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

    you may find the clips below helpful:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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