by Lindsey Fenton | Nov 1, 2024 | What's New, Writing
An estimated 1 in 12 children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18. And that number does not account for other bereavements, like grandparents or pets, or non-death losses like caregiver divorce or incarceration. Most of us weren’t taught how to understand and navigate our own grief, much less how to recognize and respond to children who are grieving. The little bit we are taught is often rooted in inaccurate or outdated information. Replacing these myths with reality can positively impact our effectiveness in supporting young people who are navigating loss. To learn more, check out this post I wrote for the PTA’s “Our Children” blog by clicking here.
by Lindsey Fenton | Oct 23, 2024 | Learning Grief, Medium, Speaking Grief, What's New, Writing
The latest in an on-going blog series for Penn State Outreach:
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. If you’ve experienced this kind of loss or infertility, we see you. Your grief is valid. If you’ve never experienced this loss, there’s a good chance you know someone who has. Here are some specific recommendations for supporting someone who is grieving a pregnancy or infant loss, click here.
by Lindsey Fenton | Aug 19, 2024 | What's New, Writing
Many of us have been taught that grief is bad and should be avoided at all costs. This outlook transforms a natural, healthy experience into something taboo and often results in unnecessary disconnection and isolation. The good news is that grief literacy (knowledge about grief and grief support) is a skill that can be learned. To help you get started, I shared three things to avoid when supporting someone who is grieving, along with three strategies to try instead in this Penn State Outreach blog post. You’ll also find information on WPSU’s grief literacy initiatives: Speaking Grief and Learning Grief.
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