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10 Common Questions from Grieving Children

Posted on November 17, 2022December 6, 2022 by Dallas Shirley Children's Counsellor

When supporting grieving children, questions may arise that may be difficult to answer. Here are some ways I found helpful to answer some common questions that come up…

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The Difference in How Adults and Children Grieve

Posted on October 24, 2022November 16, 2022 by Dallas Shirley Children's Counsellor

Often caregivers and support professionals tell me that it seems like the child they are supporting is not grieving. They express worries that because the child they are supporting is not…

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How to Help Support Children with Grief Dreams

Posted on July 14, 2022November 15, 2022 by Dallas Shirley Children's Counsellor

I want to share with you an activity that I have been using for years in supporting children, youth, and adults in grief and loss…

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Behaviours are an Expression of Feelings

Posted on May 18, 2022November 15, 2022 by Dallas Shirley Children's Counsellor

Often play and sometimes challenging behaviours are an expression of feelings. Rarely will children come home from a hard day and say exactly what happened…

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Supporting Children with Sudden and Traumatic Loss

Posted on April 27, 2022November 15, 2022 by Dallas Shirley Children's Counsellor

Sudden or traumatic loss can be one of the most difficult losses to cope with. We may feel conflicting feelings of anger, sadness, and love all at the same time…

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Show Your Grief (and your other feelings too)

Posted on April 14, 2022November 15, 2022 by Dallas Shirley Children's Counsellor

It can be helpful to show children your grief when supporting them with grief, loss, or any other feeling too. With the best intentions, sometimes…

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Bring Them Up

Posted on March 22, 2022November 15, 2022 by Dallas Shirley Children's Counsellor

Sometimes, it may seem helpful to not bring up a loved one who has died because you may worry that you will bring on more sadness…

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Each year, I choose an organization to donate a percentage of every counselling session. For 2023, this donation will be going to Chilliwack Hospice Society. To learn more or to donate, visit: chilliwackhospice.org

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