Talking With Children
Learn practical suggestions for how school professionals can initiate a conversation with students who have recently experienced the death of a close family member or friend. This information is relevant whether you are a school leader who will be reaching out to a student or family member to express condolences and offer supportive services on behalf of the school, a teacher welcoming a student back to class after a loss, or another school professional offering condolences or support.
View the video by chapters:
Chapter 1
Why you should reach out to grieving students
Chapter 2
Strategies for starting the conversation
Chapter 3
Navigating reluctance and communicating with empathy
Chapter 4
Simulated encounters
DOWNLOAD THE MODULE SUMMARY For more information on supporting grieving children, refer to The Grieving Student: A Teacher’s Guide by David Schonfeld and Marcia Quackenbush.