Coping with Death and Grief
May our faith in God's promise and love strengthen and comfort our St. Edmond family...
Supporting One Another
I Won't Let Go
Prayers and Bible Verses
Bible Verses About Heaven
Bible Verses For Strength
Bible Verses About Hope
God's Comfort in Times of Sorrow (Grades 9+)
Language Arts: Activity for Helping Grieving Students
Link: http://www.scholastic.com/childrenandgrief/pdfs/Educators/Educator_Guide.pdf
Link: http://www.scholastic.com/childrenandgrief/pdfs/Educators/Student_Worksheet.pdf
Myths and Realities about the Emotions and Physical Symptoms of Grief
Myths and Realities about the Timing of Loss and Grief
Loss and Grief: Myths and Realities
How to Express Condolences and Sympathy
Perhaps, as educators, we need to help students learn how to express themselves in difficult situations.
Links:
How to Write a Condolence Letter After a Death
9 Ways to Express Sympathy When Someone Die
Advice to Teachers from the Pros
Link: http://nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/griefwar.pdf
When Death Impacts Your School
The following steps help support the grieving students as well as prepare your class for making the grieving student feel comfortable and supported:
Videos
Dealing with Grief
There is no right or wrong way to deal with the loss of a loved one. The grieving process is rough—and it's different for everyone. It's not just a matter of coping with a loss, but coping with change—and that takes time.
Link: http://binged.it/19dzxYP
Mourning and Grief
The Small Creature
Music Expressing Grief
Scholastic: Helping Grieving Kids
Powerpoint: How Teachers and Schools Can Help
Personally, I found this powerpoint very helpful. The presentation provides teacher training on handling bereavement in school environments. Includes presenter notes.
Helping Students Express their Grief
Mapping Grief (6+) Link: http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3758056
TeacherGuide: http://www.scholastic.com/childrenandgrief/pdfs/Educators/Educator_Guide.pdf