• Intrusive memories about the death: These symptoms can be seen / experienced through nightmares, guilt or self blame about how the person died, or recurrent or disturbing thoughts about the terrible way someone died. They may also have preoccupation with thoughts of the the person deceased.
• Avoidance and numbing: These can be expressed by withdrawal, acting as if not upset, or avoiding reminders of the person, the way he or she died, or the things that led to the death.
• Physical or emotional symptoms of increased arousal: Children may show this by their irritability, anger, trouble sleeping, decreased concentration, drop in grades, stomachaches, headaches, increased vigilance, and/or fears about safety for oneself or others. They may also show apathy in what they do.
