Holding Space for Body Grief: Supporting Your Child Through Alopecia

Witnessing your child experience Alopecia Areata is not easy

You are constantly worried about their self-esteem

You are worried it will be harder to form friends and relationships

You see that it is emotionally difficult for them, but you feel unsure what the “right” thing to say is

Body grief is an essential component to building body resilience. While it is incredibly difficult to watch your child experience the grief of Alopecia Areata, knowing how to hold space for these emotions will plant seeds of resilience

This guide will walk you through the 5 steps of holding space for body grief

While holding space for their emotions is crucial, it will be really hard to do this without having a safe space to process your own emotions as well

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