Don’t Dismiss Teen Grief

Teens—like adults—sometimes experience a loss, yet they’re not always supported well when processing their grief. Friends may not know what to say because they don’t have years of practice comforting others. Classmates may not even know that a death has occurred if they’re not told. Even well-meaning people may minimize a teen’s grief. For example, people may comfort parents and forget to comfort siblings after the death of a child. The solution? Don’t let teens grieve alone. Keep checking in with them to make sure they’re processing their thoughts and feelings.

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