Assisting ways for bereaved children: theoretical considerations on grieving, psycho-social development and possible empowerment

Abstract

The main focus of the research of this phenomenon, in this paper would be mostly put on: a) bereaved children’s grieving process analysis having in mind pre and post traumatic contexts along with both internal and external influential factors (e.g. time passed, social support system, self-esteem etc.); b) experienced loss influence to such children’s behavioral, emotional, and cognitive levels and the importance of setting the empowerment models; c) intercultural researches in specified area and selection of socio-culturally appropriated and ethically based methodological way-outs.