This article focuses on three main components: (1) some comments on the underlying philosophy and work of the Dougy Center, which are primarily intended to normalize experiences of grieving children and adolescents; (2) a description (based on the work of Sandra Fox) of four tasks for young persons who are bereaved; and (3) suggestions as to how adults might help grieving children and adolescents to address those four tasks. On this basis, the article concludes with ten guidelines for helping grieving children and adolescents.
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