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Andrea Warnick BScN, MA

Andrea Warnick
Andrea Warnick is a nurse, educator and children’s grief counsellor with a Master’s degree in Thanatology (death and dying). A registered psychotherapist, she specializes in helping families, professionals, volunteers, and communities to prepare chil ... Read more

Videos
Preparing for an impending death with someone who is dying
When the relationship is complicated
Signs that more support is needed
Connecting with others who get it
When kids are hesitant to attend programming
Setting boundaries and a routine is helpful
Balancing routine with important moments
Recognizing children’s grief
4 C's
Caregivers common concerns
An early and honest approach
Preparing for an impending death - “They will imagine it as being worse …”
Preparing for an impending death “Children at the bedside”
Staying connected
Not making sad
Support strategies - helping kids develop the language
Does the child want to be there when death takes place?
Talking about illness, dying, death 
The big questions - discussing beliefs
Start with the physical
Explaining death, dying and illnss or encouraging questions
Power of language
Preparing for the conversation “Who should be there”
It's the adult's job
It's not a one-time conversation
Kids use their imaginations
Answering questions
HCP and educators
Encouraging questions: There are no bad questions
Responding to difficult questions
Letting kids grieve
Modelling grief for kids
Mature modeling grief
Rituals to stay connected