CLD 231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Miscarriage

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Early Childhood Studies
• Course: CLD 231
• Professor: Audrey Huberman

Document Summary

Cld 231 families in canadian context i. In spite of long life expectancy: children in preschool do experience death of a loved one, predominantly a grandparent, responses influenced. Religious and cultural beliefs: discussing death often causes discomfort. Men experience a loss of emotional support. Loneliness, isolation, and a perceived need for major change in lifestyle often accompany the loss of a spouse. Unclear norms regarding death: common law, same-sex, miscarriage, still born, adoption. Adult psychological responses to grief: kubler-ross identifies 5 stages, can be experienced in varying sequences. Children"s responses to grief: babies, toddlers, preschoolers, 5-9-year-old children, 10 to adolescence. Grieving in children: three additional reactions. Information helps children: to learn, practice and experience grieving, processes necessary to understand and accept death. The family dynamic of grieving and mourning. The role of the early childhood professional: can only be of help once personal view and feelings about death are understood. Offer help with technical details: helping parents help their children.