El duelo en los niños: recomendaciones psicológicas

Abstract

Grief is a process that all people live differently and that without distinction they will experience at some point in their life and depending on certain factors it is likely to be normal and others are pathological. Being this process a painful experience for an adult, without a doubt in children it is even more special to bear. For this reason, the objective of this research was to describe the characteristics of grief in children and the process of psychological support that should be provided. In addition, the relevance of this study is that it serves as a source of consultation and guidance for students and professionals in the area of psychology or related. The methodology used corresponds to a descriptive bibliographic review based on scientific articles, specialized and updated books. As a result of the bibliographic research, it is pointed out that the characteristics of the children's grieving process will depend on: the stage of development, the information received, before, during and after the event. The psychological care required will respond to the needs of the minor, it is considered that the therapeutic process in the child is directed to the acceptance of reality, experiencing pain, adapting to the environment, and creating new links. As a recommendation, the importance of the guidance and advice of the mental health professional in grieving processes is highlighted, since this experience can represent a trigger for the development, problems and even psychological disorders in the child.