Scheduling and Further Information
Grief and loss support for children always begins with a preliminary consultation with the parents. During this, we discuss the child’s situation, the circumstances of the loss, and the family’s needs, so that we can provide the most appropriate support throughout the process.
What can it help with?
- death, loss of a family member
- parents’ divorce
- changing kindergarten or school
- moving
Who can we help?
children aged 5–16
What tools do we use?
- conversation
- drawing
- games
- involvement of a therapy animal
Always adapted to the child’s needs, personality, and difficulties.
What results can be expected?
- easier processing of grief and loss
Schedule
60 minutes / once a week or every two weeks
Session fee
15 000 HUF per session
Where is it available
1036 Budapest, Szépvölgyi út 1/b, 4th floor, door 15
More information (click here)
What is grief counseling?
Grief counseling is a supportive process where a trained professional (grief counselor) accompanies the grieving person or their family in processing emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of loss. The goal is to provide a safe, accepting space where the griever can understand and experience the challenges of grief, helping them access their resources to cope with the loss.
The essence of grief counseling:
- Safe space and acceptance: The counselor provides trust, space, and time for the griever to safely connect with their loss and themselves.
- Compassionate presence: The counselor offers supportive and accepting presence, not personality development or advice.
- Following individual pace: The process adapts to the griever’s own pace and needs.
- Sharing information: The counselor informs the griever about the unique aspects of grief, helping dispel misconceptions.
- Support in processing grief: The goal is to help the griever understand and normalize feelings associated with grief, such as guilt, anger, or relief.
Who is it for?
Grief counseling is for those who have experienced a loss, such as a loved one, a relationship, or an important possession. It can include individuals, families, or groups.
How it helps:
- Helps process emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of grief
- Supports discovering personal resources for coping with grief
- Helps understand unique and often stigmatized feelings of grief
- Can help the griever and family members understand each other’s perspectives in family grief counseling sessions
The session is led by
Renáta Kővári-Bencze
sensorimotor movement therapist, coach, grief counselor, and canine therapy facilitator
