When a Parent Has a Stroke: Supporting Children Through the Illness

This 2-hour training is aimed at parents and relatives who need to explain a grandparent’s or parent’s stroke to children. A loved one’s stroke is a destabilizing experience for children, who may feel scared, guilty, or abandoned without understanding what is happening. This training helps adults find the right words according to the child’s age, answer their questions honestly, maintain their emotional safety, and involve them in the support process in a way that is appropriate to their abilities.