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Dad Tired
Shepherding a Grieving Child
Aug 26, 2024
Pastor Chris Hilken specializes in guiding children through grief and trauma. He emphasizes the necessity of preparing kids for loss, blending emotional support with faith-based teachings. The conversation dives into a structured approach called 'PREP' to help children articulate their feelings. Hilken discusses the importance of empathy, reassurance, and open dialogue, all while instilling hope in their journey through sorrow. He advocates for parents to navigate their own grief while remaining a solid pillar for their children.
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- Preparing children for grief involves reassuring them of parental support, empathizing with their feelings, and practicing prayer together.
- Using frameworks like PREP and THEM, parents can effectively guide children through loss while connecting emotional experiences to spiritual truths.
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Upcoming Events and Retreats
Several significant events are planned within the coming weeks, including an annual retreat in North Carolina scheduled for September 20th to 22nd, which is highly anticipated by participants. For those in the UK, a concurrent retreat will also be hosted, featuring live-streaming and recorded sessions from the US, allowing attendees to engage with the content. In addition to these retreats, a one-day conference is set for September 28th in Knoxville, Tennessee, while another will occur in Meridian, Idaho on November 9th. Information about these events, including ticket purchasing and opportunities to host similar events at local churches, can be found online.
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