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Behavior pathway
When a Child Seems Fine
Some grieving children become very good at seeming fine. The performance can be so convincing that everyone relaxes. This pathway gathers our guidance for the child who seems okay.
Everything on this pathway
Words you can borrow
“I know people may think you are okay because you are doing your normal things. I also know losing someone can feel different on the inside than it looks on the outside.”
“You do not have to talk right now. I just want you to know this is something we are allowed to talk about.”
“I notice you have been holding a lot in. You do not have to carry all of it by yourself.”
“People may think you are okay because you seem calm. I want you to know you do not have to perform okay with me.”