Grief and Loss Resources
Dougy Center – Grief Resources for teens such as articles, podcasts episodes, and activities
Guilt & Shame – An article about guilt and shame. These are common reactions among grieving children—and grieving adults as well. These feelings can make it difficult to cope with a death.
Safe Crossings Foundation Safe Crossings Foundation offers services that help grieving children throughout the Puget Sound region.
What Not to Say-A video with tips about how to support students in the classroom
How to Identify Students at Risk for Emotional Distress after Loss
- Students who were close to friends of the deceases
- Students who shared a class with the deceases
- Students who shared extracurricular activities with the deceased
- Students who shared a similar characteristic with the deceased
- Students with a troubled relationship with the deceased
- Students with a history of prior losses or emotional difficulties
How to protect students:
- Validate the child’s life experience
- Support their actions and protect their self-worth
- Maintain structure, stability, and predictability. Have predictable routines, clear expectations, consistent rules, and immediate feedback.
- Build on success from other experiences