Embedded Files
If your child has experienced the loss of a parent, contact Jessica Richter, School Social Worker. She runs a monthly group for kiddos who have experienced this type of loss. Jessica.Richter@district196.org
If your child has experienced the loss of a parent, contact Jessica Richter, School Social Worker. She runs a monthly group for kiddos who have experienced this type of loss. Jessica.Richter@district196.org
What is Grief? - a flyer explaining grief in terms of emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and physical experiences
Developmental Responses to Grief - a flyer explaining the varying levels of understanding and behaviors of children at different stages of development as well as ways you can help
A wide selection of free resources for families, providers, and teachers on coping with grief and death of loved ones through the help of Elmo and friends. Resources cover topics including grief and development, communicating to your child about death, and more. Resources are also available in Spanish.
Grief Resources - several resources for helping children with grief including communicating and educating about death, navigating holidays, and tips for support
National Alliance for Children's Grief - Grief Support Library - several resources on supporting grieving children including support for a death by suicide, grandparents raising grandchildren, and activities such as coloring books and journals (many of the flyers are also available in Spanish)
Grief In Common - virtual grief support groups and individual coaching
Media
This episode of Bluey explores grief through an encounter with an injured bird that ends up dying. Bluey processes her grief by re-enacting the event through play, using her imagination to help understand things out of her control.
In this episode of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, when Daniel's pet fish dies, he begins asking questions to help him understand what death means and how to handle the emotions that come with losing a loved one.
This episode of Tab Time covers child appropriate, yet sensitive topics related to death and grief through exploring the range of emotions we may experience, remembering our loved ones, and celebrating their lives.
A book that has become a widely accepted practice to deal with grief, loss, and tragedy, The Invisible String is the charming story of a mother and her two children as they seek to understand the feelings that unite us all.
An Invisible String made of love. Even though you can't see it with your eyes, you can feel it deep in your heart, and know that you are always connected to the ones you love.
Culturally Specific Resources
ናይ ሓዘን መምሪሒ | እትፈትዉዎ ሰብ ክሞት እንከሎ ምሕዛን (Amharic Grief Guide)
مصادر دعم التعافي من الحزن (Arabic Grief Support Resources)
শোক-সংক্রান্ত সহায়তা ও তথ্য (Bengali Grief Support and Information)
Ressources en suivi de deuil (French Grief Support Resources)
शोक संसाधन (Hindi Grief Resources)
哀伤辅导资源 (Mandarin Chinese Grief Resources)
Recursos en Español de Duelo (Spanish Resources for Grief)
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