It's not unusual for concentration to be lost, grades to drop and personalities to alter.
Teenagers can be very confused by the loss of a loved one.
L.C.SW., and Mark Sakraida, MA., Adventure Therapist Coordinator for the hospital. They guide participants through a series of physical initiatives and imagery, which act as catalysts for discussion of the teens' grief experiences. Park said the weekend programs are held in the spring and fall and could have up to 10 teens participating. The agenda is very flexible. Some of the issues they address are understanding the stages of grief and loss, developing a healthy expression of feelings and trust in oneself and others, communicating feelings, and developing interpersonal skills to help resolve problems and deal with grief-related emotions.