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Tragedy

It’s Time to Expand the Definition of “Helpers”

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | August 9, 2019

After tragic events such the two mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton this past weekend (and the numerous shootings prior), many parents are seeking the right words to reassure…

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2nd Annual 25 Days of Giving

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | November 22, 2017

It’s time for my 2nd Annual 25 Days of Giving. On Thanksgiving, and for 24 days following, I am going to take 5 minutes out of each day to donate…

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Why Abuse Can Create Learned Helplessness

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | May 17, 2013

Many of us have wondered: If a person is being abused, why don’t they tell someone about it and get help? Or if it’s an adult who is being hurt,…

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Helping Your High Schooler Cope with Loss

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | January 27, 2013

Though a teenager’s understanding of death and grief may be similar to that of an adult, it is important to remember that they are not yet adults. The teen years…

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Helping Your Middle Schooler Cope with Loss

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | January 20, 2013

Children who are nearing adolescence will have a greater understanding of the concepts associated with death, such as the irreversibility of death and the potential causes. They will also begin…

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Helping Your Elementary-Age Child Cope with Loss

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | January 13, 2013

Children ages six to ten will exhibit greater curiosity about death than during previous developmental stages. Some of their questions and words may seem frightening to you as a parent,…

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Helping Your Preschooler Cope with Loss

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | January 6, 2013

Preschoolers’ understanding of death is in a tricky developmental stage. With infants and toddlers, physical affection and consistency are key; while this is also true with preschoolers, the verbal aspect…

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Helping Your Infant or Toddler Cope with Loss

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | January 1, 2013

No matter how young someone is, they will grieve the loss of someone close. Even your infant or toddler will experience a sense of loss when a person who has…

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Talking with Kids of All Ages about Tragedy

By Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker | December 18, 2012

As a parent, how do you explain an event as tragic as the Connecticut school shooting to a child, when you can hardly make sense of it yourself? All of…

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