The range of reactions that children display in response to the death of significantothers may include: • Emotional shock and at times an apparent lack of feelings, which serve to help thechild detach from the pain of the moment; • Regressive (immature) behaviors, such as needing to be rocked or held, difficultyseparating from parents or significant others, needing to sleep in parent’s bed or anapparent difficulty completing tasks well within the child’s ability level; • Explosive emotions and acting out behavior that reflect the child’s internal feelingsof anger, terror, frust...
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