This is taken from a brochure written by Marcia G. Scherago, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., published by Medic Publishing, and distributed by the Centering Corporation.
Certain responses to the death of a brother or sister are common. Being aware of these responses will help you to be sympathetic and perhaps also will help the child work through his or her feelings.
- The response of denial.
- The response of sadness.
- The response of anxiety.
- The response of bodily distress and behavior problems.
- The response of anger and blame.
- The response of guilt.
- The response of depression.
- The response of misbehavior.
- The response of indifference.
- The response of fear.