Coalition to Support Grieving Students

01/19/2023

Crews have been busy in recent days clearing neighborhoods and roadways destroyed by heavy downpours and strong winds, forcing thousands of evacuations in California. Here are some steps to help you protect and support your children during these times, http://ow.ly/uPSH50Mtcg3.

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01/19/2023

12/20/2022

As the holiday season approaches, this can be emotionally triggering to someone who is experiencing grief. Whether it was recent or many years ago, these grief responses can be overwhelming. Educators are uniquely positioned to observe students' responses and offer support and guidance in what can be a very isolating time. Learn how you can provide support and understanding this holiday season: https://www.schoolcrisiscenter.org/resources/grief-over-the-holidays/

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11/10/2022

OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center is hosting a special screening of Dear Zoe on November 18, 2022 at 8:00pm PST to coincide with Children’s Grief Awareness Month.

Adapted from the heartbreaking and inspirational novel of the same name, Dear Zoe is a powerful story of grief and resilience told from the point of view of a 16-year-old girl; a coming-of-age drama in which teenage Tess is supported by her biological father - a lovable slacker from the wrong side of the tracks - and the charming juvenile delinquent next door on her journey of self-discovery in the aftermath of the death of her little sister.

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11/10/2022

💔 There are many secondary losses that children experience after a parent or caregiver dies. Not all of them are listed here because of space limitations, so here some others from the Coalition to Support Grieving Students :

⚫️ Loss of special recognition & support: A child may feel less motivated to achieve certain goals or may experience a diminished sense of reward from achievements & accomplishments.
⚫️ Loss of relationships with friends/extended family of their deceased parent. People who used to regularly be in the child's life may no longer be around as much, if at all.
⚫️ For children in communities with violence: Children may turn to gangs for protection if they see this as their only option to stay safe.
⚫️ Children may increase their risky behaviors as a way to challenge their fears about dying.
⚫️ Loss of focus in school due to grief, depression, and worrying about whether their surviving parent/family members are safe.

What would you add to this list?

11/08/2022

November 11th is Veterans’ Day. Children who experience the loss of a family member through a line-of-duty death are likely to face a number of unique issues. School professionals working with students in such circumstances will be able to provide more effective support when they understand the specific needs of these children and their experiences.

Our module is available for educators to better be prepared, and support in this circumstance. Read more: https://www.schoolcrisiscenter.org/resources/line-of-duty/

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11/01/2022

This month we recognize Worldwide Bereaved Siblings Month. Sometimes it is difficult to see the potential triggers these siblings may experience. Educators can support and provide guidance when these triggers occur. Understanding the triggers, anticipating them, and trying to minimize the impact can greatly reduce the emotional stress a child may feel.

Our module offers guidance on how to prepare and understand the grieving process. Learn more: https://grievingstudents.org/module-section/grief-triggers

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10/19/2022

Afterschool programs mobilize in wake of mass shootings

News - The pandemic emphasized the important role afterschool and summer programs can play in supporting kids with their social and emotional well-being. Some programs are putting those same skills to work in communities devastated by mass shootings. | Youth Today adheres to high-quality journalisti...

10/17/2022

Description: The New York Life Foundation in partnership with National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) will host a one-day conference on November 1, 2022. The conference is designed to discuss the evolution of grief support for young people as well as illuminate the increased need for grief s...

10/13/2022

How Lockdown Drills Can Retraumatize Kids Who Have Experienced Domestic Violence

The first active shooter drill that Jane Roberts can remember was in her first-grade classroom. She was 6. Her teacher turned off the lights and instructed the class to line up along the back wall and crouch down in the dark. They were told not to speak or move. As she hunkered down beside her […]