30/10/2026
That old toy may look worn out to us. But to a child, it may carry years of comfort, imagination and memories.
When something meaningful disappears without warning, children can experience a sense of loss even if they do not yet have the words to explain it.
Where possible, involve them in the goodbye. Let them know what is happening, listen to how they feel and allow them to choose a small way to remember or part with it.
These everyday moments give children a safe opportunity to understand endings, express sadness and learn that difficult feelings can be spoken about.
In this episode of Dr Grief shares why even a small goodbye can matter.
He will explore this further at the Rites of Us Festival, where he will speak about Helping Children Navigate Grief, Loss and Difficult Questions.
📅 1 November, Sunday
🕞 3:30–4:30 PM
📍 Level 3 Auditorium, Common Ground Civic Centre
那个旧玩具在我们眼里，或许已经残旧不堪。但对孩子来说，它可能承载着多年来的陪伴、想象与回忆。当一个重要的东西在毫无预警的情况下突然消失，孩子可能会感到失落，即使他们还不知道该如何表达。
如果可以，让孩子一起参与这场告别。告诉他们即将发生什么，听听他们的感受，也让他们选择一个小小的方式来留住回忆，或好好地说再见。这些生活中的小小经历，能让孩子在安全的环境中理解离别、表达难过，并明白再难受的情绪，也可以说出来。
今天这集将分享为什么即使只是一场小小的告别，对孩子来说也可能很重要。
他也将在这个星期日下午一个分享会上分享如何陪伴孩子面对悲伤、失落与难以回答的问题。
📅 11月1日，星期日
🕞 下午3时30分至4时30分
📍 Common Ground Civic Centre，勿洛北1街21号，S469659
