Ask the group to share how their family system and sub-systems have changed. In the process of family adjustment there is always role reorganization. Some roles are assumed and others are assigned. Periodic family conferences guard against placing family members in roles that are not appropriate. The family should agree that communication will be kept open, that talking about the loss for years is welcome.
Family members grieve at a different pace.
This openness provides an environment of support and understanding for all. Ask the group to analyze their family style of handling loss. Help them list ways to make their family environment more open and friendly. Family grief is exactly that. It is grief of people of every age.