Thursday, March 23, 2017 2:00-3:00 PM ET
Supporting Grieving Students: Free Resources for School Professionals from the Coalition to Support Grieving Students
Presented by David J Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, Director, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
Virtually all children experience the death of a friend or family member at some point in their childhood. Even though bereavement is a normative experience, a significant loss can have a significant impact on children’s psychological adjustment, academic achievement, and personal development. This presentation will provide insight into how children come to understand and adjust to a loss and practical suggestions on how adults can talk with children and provide needed support. The free resources developed by the Coalition to Support Grieving Students (of which ASHA is a Supporting Organizational Member) will be highlighted.
At the end of this webinar, learners will be able to:
- Review and construct conversation options with children and their families related to deaths of family members and friends
- Explain the role of guilt in impacting adjustment to a loss
- Review advice on grief related issues such as funeral attendance of children
- Support the importance of long-term follow-up after a significant loss
- Review freely available professional development resources on bereavement support
Resources
- Watch the Webinar on YouTube
- Get a copy of the slides in PDF
- Visit www.grievingstudents.org for more free materials and resources
Continuing Education
1.0 Advanced CECH for MCHES/CHES and 1.0 CNE for nurses has been approved for this webinar. Free continuing education for ASHA members and $30 for non-members. Purchase today (for attendees of the live webinar only)