Understanding Kids' Grief: Insights and Tools with Jessica Correnti

In another profoundly insightful episode, Sarah sits down with Jessica Correnti, a Certified Child Life Specialist, author, and founder of Kids Grief Support. Drawing from over 16 years of experience supporting grieving children and families, Jessica shares her deeply personal journey as a bereaved mother who has experienced six pregnancy losses. Together, Sarah and Jessica explore the complexities of children’s grief, offering valuable guidance, practical tools, and compassionate perspectives.Today on MotherGrief:The complexities of children’s grief and how it differs from adult grieving patternsThe impact of language, like "I can’t even imagine," in validating or isolating grieving individualsExploring grief in non-death losses and their effect on childrenPractical ways to talk to young children about death in age-appropriate termsHow children process grief through play and the concept of “re-grieving” at developmental milestonesThe importance of grief literacy in schools and initiatives to support grieving studentsConnect with Jessica Correnti:Instagram: @kidsgriefsupportWebsite: kidsgriefsupport.comBooks by Jessica:The ABCs of GriefForever ConnectedThe ABCs of Grief: Emotions & Feelings (Preorder here)Sarah's Top 25 Grief Books for Kids: click hereConnect with Sarah: @sarahsaintjohnMama Nervous System Reset: click here