LightHouse for New Hope - Children & Teens Grief Reactions

LightHouse for New Hope

The Light in Children and Family's Storms

LightHouse for New Hope
P.O. Box 851030
Mesquite, TX 75185
ph: 972-226-3110
fax: 972-226-0764

Children & Teens Grief Reactions

Birth - 2 Years

Crying
Clinging
Sleeplessness
Crankiness
Withdrawal
Agitated
Change in eating patterns
Regressive behavior
Protesting behavior

6 Years - 11 Years

Angry
Aggressive behavior, fighting
Abdominal pain
Increase in physical activities
Separation anxiety
Daydreaming
School grades may decline
Self blame, guilt, shame
Difficulty in sleeping, nightmares
Regressive behavior
Questions concerning their loss
Façade as if unaffected
Fear, anxiety, panic attacks
Argumentative & combative
Concerns about theirs and others health
Poor attention span
Withdrawal

2 Years - 5 Years

Nightmares
Clinging
Believe their loss is reversible
Self blame
Regressive behavior
Angry
Sadness-Crying
Anxiety, fear. Insecurity
Repetitive questions
Magical thinking
Playing activities may reflect things about their loss
Aggressive behavior
Short attention span
Change in eating

12 Years - 19 Years

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LightHouse for New Hope
P.O. Box 851030
Mesquite, TX 75185
ph: 972-226-3110
fax: 972-226-0764