Beyond the stories #4 With Rita Bezzola and Jessica Correnti

Send us Fan MailHow Children Grieve — and How to Talk About ItWhat does grief actually look like in a child? And how do you talk about death, loss, and big feelings with kids who don't have the words yet? In this episode of Beyond the Stories, Rita sits down with Jessica Correnti— certified child life specialist, bereaved mom, and author of the ABCs of Grief series — to explore one of the most avoided conversations in parenting.Jessica has spent 14 years working in pediatric intensive care units before building her own grief support practice. She brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to a conversation that is honest, warm, and surprisingly hopeful.What you'll hear in this episode:— Why children process grief through play, not words — The myth that we need to protect young kids from death and loss — How to use books as an entry point for hard conversations — What "grief bubbles" are — and why your child isn't doing grief wrong — The red flags that mean a child needs extra support — Why grief is not just about death — and how to help kids name ALL their losses — How to show your own emotions without making your child your caretakerThis episode pairs with the Once Upon a Feeling story episode on the same theme. Listen in order — the magic is in both together.Jessica Correnti is a certified child life specialist, bereaved mom, and author of the ABCs of Grief book series. She spent 14 years working in pediatric ICUs before founding her own grief support practice, serving families across the U.S. and internationally.📍 Instagram: @kidsgriefsupport 🌐 Website: kidsgriefsupport.com 📚 Books: Available at kidsgriefsupport.com and AmazonYou can explore Gooshi's ecosystem here:https://linktr.ee/gooshi_world