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Bereaved children.

K Schultz1

  • 1Queen's University, Kingston, Ont. kws@post.queensu.ca

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|January 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary
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Childhood grief differs from adult grief due to developmental factors. Family physicians can help children navigate bereavement by understanding these unique aspects of childhood mourning.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Psychology
  • Family Medicine

Background:

  • Children experience grief differently than adults.
  • Understanding childhood grief is crucial for effective support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Describe unique aspects of childhood grief.
  • Provide a framework for family physicians to assist grieving children.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a MEDLINE search (1966-1999).
  • Keywords included: children, childhood, grief, mourning, bereavement.
  • Reviewed expert opinion, observational, and case-control studies.

Main Results:

  • Children's psychological defenses and developmental stages impact their grieving process.

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  • Key tasks for grieving children include acknowledging death, processing pain, and accommodating loss.
  • Recognizing these unique features enhances physician support.

    • Conclusions:

    • A grief counseling framework tailored to children's mourning is beneficial.
    • Family physicians can improve support for young bereaved patients using this framework.