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.