#7 How Grief Impacts Our Children: Reflections from Season One

In this episode, Stewart Bogle reflects on the conversations he’s had throughout the first season of the podcast, identifying common issues that have emerged. One topic that’s deeply touched him is the ripple effect of loss and grief, particularly its impact on children.Stewart shares his personal journey with his children, offering glimpses into their experiences as he battled with his own emotions. He recounts the difficult conversations he had with his children following his wife's death and how he sometimes failed to notice their struggles because they seemed to be coping well on the surface. Stewart emphasises the importance of being open and honest with children about traumatic experiences. He highlights the need to help children process and address their own emotions including feelings of confusion, fear, and hurt. He encourages parents to be aware that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children through their grief. Different personalities, ages, and temperaments require different responses and approaches. Looking ahead to the new season, Stewart shares his hope that we can learn from the collective wisdom of both parents and experts. This has inspired him to work on developing and curating resources to help parents have difficult conversations with their children.In this episode you will discover: Loss and grief impact children in unique ways. It is crucial to acknowledge and address their experiences, even while dealing with your own emotions. Being open and honest with children about traumatic experiences can help them process their emotions and find hope. However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting them. Children may have different perspectives and reactions to loss. It is essential to listen and support them individually, considering their personality, age, maturity, temperament, and more. Support and resources are crucial for parents navigating difficult conversations with their children about loss, grief, and other big issues that many families face. This will be an area of focus for Resilient Souls in the days ahead. The upcoming season will explore collective wisdom from both parents and experts to develop resources that help parents have these difficult conversations with their children.… and more!Links to: The Resilient Souls website Get hold of Stewart's book The Resilient Souls Podcast The Resilient Souls BlogSupport the podcast: DonateBook Stewart to speak Links to socials:FacebookInstagramLinkedInLinks to getting help:At the Resilient Souls website hereStay connected with the Resilient Souls Community: Signup to keep informed hereContact Us: Click here