A thoughtful good-bye leaves less unfinished business to complicate the grief that follows the separation. Having the chance to say good-bye to people, places, or familiar family structure is among the most healing things a child can experience. Not only do such good-byes give the child a chance to review and acknowledge the good things that will be lost, they also allow the child an opportunity to express those feelings face to face with the people involved. Wishes and blessings can be exchanged, and the child can be given loving permission to have a successful, satisfying life. It may include describing favorite memories, places and activities you shared.
Tears are a normal and natural part of saying good-bye.
Tears do not need to be hidden from your child or apologized for. Tears express your love and help you let go. Heartspring has a flexible philosophy about parents saying good-bye. Some families choose to help the team get the student situated in class, and then stay in the classroom for a brief period until saying good-bye is appropriate for the student. After enrollment day meetings with the team to discuss your child's educational program, an admissions member will take you to the student home.