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Welcome to November! We are excited to see many of you in person for the first time this year, and are excited to be able to support those of you who'd like to meet to talk. As a reminder, The best way to contact Mrs. Cignarella or Dr. Pinho is via email.
This month, we are discussing grief and loss. An important thing to keep in mind is that, according to the National Association of School Psychologists, "Grief is not solely related to the death of a loved one. The symptoms, characteristics, and process of grieving can be similar after other types of loss (e.g., divorce, transition, moving)." This year, grief can apply to the loss of special social rituals or opportunities, like the first day of school, homecoming, or sports seasons. Remember that we can grieve anything that is important to us, and that responding to this sort of loss or grief sometimes requires acknowledging that someone may be grieving over something that is important to them and not you.
Resources for Students
Resources for Students
During a time when the class of 2020 had to cope with changes to important milestones like prom and graduation, and with the current school year bringing unusual learning experiences and modified or cancelled extra-curricular events, it's unclear how the COVID-19 pandemic will effect us this 20-21 school year. This video explains the Grief/Loss cycle. Everyone moves through this cycle differently but being aware of it can help you navigate when changes occur in our environment are out of our control.
How to comfort teens dealing with sudden death/loss: TEDx Talk
WBUR, NPR News article that reminds us that in a time when the 9/11 generation is going through so much, it's OK not to be OK right now
The National PTA cited an article by the American Psychological Association (APA) to help teens cope with missed milestones.
Resources for Parents
Resources for Parents
The National Association for School Psychologists offers tips for caregivers, as well as books related to grief and loss to read with children and teens.
LVHN Offers Grief and Loss support services, some of which are free of charge for participants, including a group specific to those who have experienced loss related to COVID-19.
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