for the person who died. There will be good days and bad days. With time and the love and sup- port of others, you can work through your grief and move forward with your life.
Remember, it’s okay to laugh and have good days, too.
How Adults Can Help Teens Cope with Grief It’s difficult to know what to do to help a teen who is struggling with grief. It’s already difficult for them as they grow through their teen years, but adding grief to the process makes it even more difficult. They may or may not want to engage with you, or may choose peers or other adults to talk to. Often, they will want to be treated more like an equal in terms of respect and space, than a child. Sometimes teens will take a break from grieving and shut off emotions, only to pick them back up again later. Sometimes they will want to shield their caregivers from the pain they are experi- encing, especially if their caregivers are grieving as well. They may not know how to express what it is they are feeling.
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