When a Loved One is in the Hospital

Understanding and Coping with Loss

When one of your loved ones is hospitalized or nearing end-of-life, sometimes it can be difficult to know how to tell the children in your life. Our Child Life Specialists are trained in the use of developmentally appropriate language, education, and resources to help children understand and cope with this experience. Please ask your loved one’s nurse/ healthcare team to contact Child Life Services. Our Child Life Specialists will work with you and your family to learn how we can best provide support. You may also contact our Child Life Specialists directly at 603-663-3416.

Loss & Bereavement Resources in the Community

• Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children and Families
• Friends of Aine Center for Grieving Children (A local organization)
• National Alliance for Grieving Children 
  • NAGC Understanding Grief
• Sesame Street in Community
• What’s your grief?