my five year old(six in a few days) will sometimes tell me when to stop talking to him.
you kind of have to trust them on that.
aLateen does wonders for some kids, and he is the right age for it.
Sometimes my tears could go on for an hour, and my son is much quicker to feel it, get it, and move on.
I have to consider the fact that I may be having more trouble grappling with things than he is.
You seem like you have matters well in hand as a parent. at least he knows you care, and when he is ready, you will be where he goes to talk.