b'If your child discovered the body or saw the death happen, they may benefit from meeting with a professional counselor who can help them process the experience.What if the body is never found or the person is missing andpresumed dead?If there is no body, you and your children may have a difficult time believing that the person whos missing is really dead, or that they died of suicide. Even if you dont know what happened, you can grieve the persons absence. Some people worry that if they grieve openly, it will appear as if theyve given up all hope that the person is still alive. Reassure yourself and your children that you can still grieve while holding out hope. Your mother isnt here with us now. Whether or not she is found, its okay to be sad about missing her.Helping Young People Cope and HealCreating a Space for HealingListen Without JudgmentWhen young people are grieving, adults can be quick to offer them advice, give opinions, and make judgments. Listen without judging, interpreting, or evaluating. With young children especially, sometimes the best response is to simply repeat what theyve said so they know theyve been heard (e.g., You really miss your mom, especially when you wake up in the morning). Once children or teens trust that you will listen and be understanding, theyll be more likely to come to you when theyre hurting or in need of advice. If theyre not ready to talk about what theyre experiencing, reassure them that you are available to them whenever they do want to talk. Children, Teens and Suicide Loss 10'