David Kessler explains when a grieving child needs professional help. Watch for extreme behavioral changes and unresolved pain a child can't express. If you're unsure, get professional help.
What are the warning signs my child needs professional help with grief?
The warning signs that your child may need help is if you see extreme differences in their behavior. Of course, expect your child to be sadder, maybe a little more withdrawn, maybe not quite themselves because they've experienced significant loss. But anything that you're not sure about that seems a little more extreme, that seems like your child is.
Really in a lot of pain that they don't know what to do with, and you haven't been able to really talk to them about it, and they can't express it to you. Obviously. If you're ever unsure, seek professional help.
