Five seasons of sadness

In response to her grandmother's death, moving back to her family, and beginning kindergarten, Bridget experienced a very difficult adjustment. During the period of play therapy, she began grief work: "Emancipation from bondage to the deceased, readjustment ot the environment in which the deceased is missing, and formation of new relationships."15 Bridget, at the age of five, has experienced five seasons of sadness. Yet her quiet and determined strength has enabled her to readjust to her once threatening environment. The therapist suggested continued therapy in the school environment to aid Bridget in formation of new relationships. The shadow of Bridget's five seasons of sadness seems to have lifted. Her bright affect and look of expectancy seem to be asking of the other children: "Will you be my friend? For no reason that I know Except I want you so."16