“I think that’s the cool thing about the group that we have too, is that we kind of provide that space for them. They hear others talking about their experience. If they want to talk about it they can, if they don’t they don’t have to. But then typically by the end we’ll see them be a little more open and willing to talk about it,” says Insley.
“It can be very difficult, especially around the holidays when everybody is supposed to be happy. You’re coming together, and you’ve got parties you need to go to, people you want to see, and when things change, you don’t want to do it anymore. You just don’t feel like it’s worth it,” Pilat-Renner says.
One in 10 children will experience the death of a loved one by the age of 18. According to Prisma officials the hardest part is coping with that loss.
The holidays are not always merry and bright for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Here are some ways to help you cope
