How do children's responses to grief differ from adults, and why is it important to recognize these differences? At what point should parents or caregivers consider seeking professional help for a grieving child, and what signs should they look out for?

These are some of the questions Dr. Nicole Lipkin and her guests, Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner explore in this week’s episode. Additionally, they discuss how to help kids communicate their feelings, how to create a safe environment for emotions to be processed, and the importance for parents to process their own emotions as well.

Dr. Christner is a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist in Pennsylvania, a nationally certified school psychologist, and a nationally registered health service psychologist. His expertise encompasses both clinical and school psychology, with a board certification in behavioral and cognitive psychology.

Paul Wagner is an outpatient therapist at Cognitive Health Solutions and a co-host of the Psyched to Practice podcast. His therapeutic focus revolves around supporting individuals, both adults and children, in managing ADHD and enhancing executive functioning skills, alongside addressing mood disorders, anxiety, and life stressors.

Guests: Ray Christner and Paul Wagner, outpatient therapists and experts in grief counseling.

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