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Grief and Loss for Teens

At one point or another, everyone will experience a loss or death - and some of us experience this in high school or college. So how do you deal with the aftermath?

There’s not one right way to get through this:

Many have heard of "the stages of grief": denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. However it's crucial to remember that this isn't a linear progression. You may move through stages in a different order. You may circle back. All of these feelings are acceptable, but allow yourself to recognize that there isn't a correct way or correct order to go through the aftermath of a death or loss in your life.

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Tips for Teens: Helping a Friend Grieve

Everyone you know will experience a loss, death, or crisis in their life at one point or another. You absolutely will go through the same thing as well. So when you have a friend experiencing a big drastic sad change in their lives, remember to think through how you would want them to react to you, in the same situation. Read here for more tips...

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Child Counseling for Grief and Loss in St. Louis

Grief is, understandably, a difficult topic for many parents and children. For everyone, really. 

Many children I work with are are dealing with the death of grandparents and other family members, and this is an area I specialize in treating.

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