title: Training volunteers and professionals to work with grieving children and their families.
abstract: This article presents five foundational principles important for the training of professionals and volunteers who work with grieving children and their families. The principles discussed are: first, that expressing feelings is part of the healing process and requires safety and trust; second, that grieving is a process unique to each person; third, that working with grieving children and their families touches our own grief; fourth, that process is more important than content; and fifth, that working with grieving children and adults is a three-fold commitment. The importance of training and concluding remarks concerning inspiration are also included.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: McGlauflin
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003479:Curriculum; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006117:Grief; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D002666:Psychology, Child; D014838:Volunteers / Q000193:education*