Buy a Hamster.

I was on a training course on Friday that was all about the mental health of children and adolescents.

At one point we talked about risk factors that could affect a child’s state of mind. Bereavement was mentioned as one issue that could negatively affect the mental health of a child. The guy running the course explained one great way of helping a child to prepare for bereavement… buy a hamster (or other suitable pet!).

I’d literally never thought of this before bit it’s spot on. When that little hamster dies, you get the chance to talk to your child about bereavement and grief and how you deal with the loss of a loved one.

What a great idea!

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  1. calebellwood posted this