The death of a relative is a major stressor that affects the family balance and its structure in terms of its functional dynamics and, indeed, it may trigger very different consequences on each of the members of the extended family, as well as impacting their normal development.
This paper addresses the experience of family grief from the standpoint of children and teenagers, with particular emphasis on the psychosocial effects that may be observed in their development in the aftermath of their loss. It highlights the types of social work intervention conducted involving these children and teenagers in order to restore the family balance and prevent negative impacts on their immediate and future lives. The article also describes the role that social work plays.
