helping children with loss & grief
* Social and Emotional Learning * January 2020
Hello.
Sadly, throughout the school year, our children may experience a loss. It might be a family member, a school friend, a pet, a family illness or a move. Here are some good sites and resources to help you explore this topic. This information may help if you are experiencing loss at this time.
for Elementary families and staff
tips to support grieving children
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what to say to someone who is grieving
- I am so sorry for your loss.
- I wish I had the right words, just know I care.
- I don’t know how you feel, but I am here to help in anyway I can.
- You and your loved one will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- My favorite memory of your loved one is….
- I am always just a phone call away.
- Give a hug instead of saying something.
- We all need help at times like this, I am here for you.
- I am usually up early or late, if you need anything.
- Saying nothing, just be with the person
resources for students
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/home-page-logged-out/resources-for-responding-to-violence-and-tragedy/social-emotional-worksheets.html
lots of sel worksheets like the one below...
class lessons on feelings and empathy
when grief hits close to home
from the nationa association of school pschologists
for children
for kids, click here
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kids coping with grief, loss and change
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somebody in my friend's family died. what do I do?
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Someone in my family has cancer: A video for kids and parents HD
for those of you with pinterest, click here
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although spring is a ways away, mindfulness can be so helpful
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZME0JKiweL4
Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything I can do to support you or your students. Here are some of the top viewed newsletters below that will be available to you.
linda campbell
past
elementary and secondary counsellor
Email: lindacampbellsel@gmail.com
Location: Canada
Twitter: @tattlelinks