Community Grief Support

Children and Grief 

As we come together as a community to support our students, I found some things that may help you as you  talk with, observe, and answer questions 

with our students this week:

Things to consider:

• after a death, many children want to share their story
• telling their story is a healing experience
• one of the best ways adults can help young grievers is to listen to their stories
• children also need continuity (normal activities), care (plenty of hugs and cuddles) and connection (to still feel connected to the parent who has died, and to you)

After a death, many children want to share their story. They may want to tell you what happened, where they were when they were told about the death, and what it was like for them. Telling their story is a healing experience. One of the best ways adults can help young grievers is to listen to their stories.

Please let me know if you need any support this week, and keep me updated on any students that may be struggling.  I am proud of our caring and compassionate staff, and know that we will keep these boys in our close care.