Michele Benyo - Understanding a Child's Grief after Sibling Loss Let's Talk About Grief With Anne

In this episode, we speak with Michele Benyo. She shares her family's grief journey following the death of her son from cancer and talks about sibling loss and the effects it has on the family and the remaining siblings. Mommy half of me is gone is what her 3-year-old daughter said to her.  She knew then she needed to find ways to help her navigate her grief too. Stay tuned!
 
Here’s what we talk about:
What is the good parenting website about, and why was it created?Coming face to face with a child’s griefThe tenderness of a child with cancerWhy grief isn’t a linear processHow to say goodbye to your child in a meaningful way?How children grieve intermittentlyEducating parents about griefWays to keep the loss in the positive. 
About Michele Benyo:
Michele Benyo is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, early childhood parent coach, and the founder of Good Grief Parenting. After her 6-year-old son died of cancer, her 3-year-old daughter said, “Mommy, half of me is gone.” This heartbreaking statement focused Michele’s career as an early childhood parenting expert on the impact of grief on young children, particularly after child loss. Michele equips parents and other caring adults to recognize young children’s grief and to provide the support children need to build resilience and cope well with any loss. The desire of Michele’s heart is to see families thrive after loss and live forward toward a future bright with possibilities and even joy.
 
Here are the social media links:
Website: www.goodgriefparenting.com
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/goodgriefparenting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefparenting/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodgriefparenting/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentsraisingyoungsiblings
 
FREE RESOURCES:
The Good Grief Guide:  www.goodgriefparenting.com/ggg
Caregiver Letter:  www.goodgriefparenting.com/caregiver-letter
 
TALK WITH MICHELE:
https://calendly.com/ggparenting/talk-with-michele
 
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