Facilitated bty Meghan Dalton - BSW, MSW, RSW

Losing a child is one of the most heart-wrenching experiences a parent can face, and navigating the depths of grief—whether alone or with a partner—can feel overwhelming and isolating. But when your journey of mourning expands to include supporting your children through their own grief, it can feel like an impossible mountain to climb. Children grieve in ways that are deeply personal and often different from adults—they hurt, they question, they sometimes retreat or act out, and every emotion is intense and real.

In this raw and compassionate session, we will open our hearts to understand how children typically respond when they lose a sibling—their fears, their confusion, their silent tears. We’ll explore how you, as parents and supports, can become guiding lights amid their darkness, helping to nurture their healing and understanding. We’ll discuss what might hinder their grief—misunderstandings, silence, or misplaced expectations—and how aligning your parenting with empathy and patience can become a sanctuary for your children’s tender hearts.

Grieving rituals—meaningful, heartfelt acts—can serve as powerful anchors, helping children express their love, honour their sibling’s memory, and find comfort in their shared emotions. Together, we can embrace these rituals as vital tools in their journey of healing, offering hope and a guiding hand through the darkest days, toward the possibility of peace and understanding.