Euphemism In Children

As an LDS family counselor in McKinney, TX, I know that dealing with the death of a loved one is difficult for everyone; but grief is especially difficult for children to come to grips with. Because death is everywhere in movies, TV and video games, children aren’t unfamiliar with the concept but experiencing it firsthand can be confusing. If you are a parent whose child is faced with the death of someone they love, your job isn’t to try to keep your child from feeling sad or grieving, it’s to encourage them to express their feelings and to help them develop coping skills that will serve them well into adulthood.

➧ Be Direct With Your Child
When discussing death with a child, never use euphemisms that may be scary, like saying that the dead person has simply “gone to sleep.” Not only can that kind of
Older children may get some help from being around others who are feeling the way they’re feeling; but younger children may just end up being scared and upset. No matter how young or old they are, tell your child that there are other ways to memorialize the person who died, including planting a tree for them or sharing stories about them.

➧ Get Help If You Need It
If your child is unusually upset over a prolonged period of time, he may be having a difficult time adjusting to the loss he has experienced. This can be an adjustment disorder that requires the help of a mental health professional. Don’t let your child’s grief, pain or confusion engulf him - get help. Dealing with death, especially the death of a loved one, is never easy. For children, the process of grieving and coping is a difficult one. When you don’t know what to say to your child, get the help of an LDS family counselor in McKinney, TX by calling us at Insight Child & Family Counseling at [phone]. You can also visit www.ldscounselordfw.com to find out more about our