A literature study was undertaken to investigate the experience of loss and grief in the
different developmental stages, as well as to identify characteristics of loss and grief
in the young child. Guidelines have been compiled on how to handle loss and grief in
young children.
The empirical study comprised of workshop presentations. Through these
presentations it was also determined as to whether parents and children would benefit
from such workshops, as well as if the information regarding loss and grief addressed
the parents’ needs.
The empirical study found that parents are ignorant about loss and grief in the young
child. However, all the parents had questions about loss and grief. After the
workshops parents indicated that they became aware of positive changes in their own
behaviour towards their children, and also in that of their children. One of the biggest
problems in handling loss and grief in the young child seemed to be open and honest
communication. / Educational Studies / M.Ed. (Guidance and Counseling)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/4069 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Classen, Denika |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | Afrikaans |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (vii, 176 leaves) |
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