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Part 2

The second teacher module presents practical suggestions about how school staff can initiate the conversation and offer support to the grieving student.

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Chapter 1

Considerations for talking to and how to act with a grieving child.

Chapter 2

Goals of support, understanding of death, and cultural sensitivity.

Chapter 3

Guilt and shame, academic support, and preparing students for grief triggers.

Chapter 4

Providing support over time and through transitions.

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For more information on supporting grieving children, refer to The Grieving Student: A Guide for Schools by David Schonfeld and Marcia Quackenbush.

More Teacher Training Module: Supporting Grieving Students in Schools Modules

Part 1

The first teacher module will help school staff understand the experience of the grieving student and includes information about how children understand death and express their grief.

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Part 3

The third teacher module presents practical guidance about how to coordinate resources and manage special issues while you support the grieving child.