Grief Counselling for a child on loss of grandparent

[PohSuan]

Hi

Please can someone recommend any help at all about helping my 6yo daughter to grieve the loss of her grandpa? We are trying to talk to her and get her to open up but she is really struggling and it is absolutely heartbreaking.

Looking possibly for a grief counsellor that specialises in talking to young children but any advice at all from others who have been through a similar experience will be greatly appreciated. Counselling may not be the best route for her but right now I am willing to try anything.

Many thanks

Mel

[Cheeseheads]

Look up Winston?s Wish.

[bli]

The Childhood Bereavement Network has resources and ideas on their website which you might find helpful.

http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/

[Sue]

There is a lovely book by Carol Ann Duffy about ageing and death, called "The Gift".

It also has beautiful illustrations.

It's very short. I think it would be suitable for a six year old but obviously you would have to decide whether it might help your daughter, and whether now would be an appropriate time anyway.

I'm very sorry for your loss, and I really feel for your daughter.

ETA: Cruse may be able to recommend a suitable counsellor?

http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk