The Grieving Child in the Classroom: A Guide for School-Based Professionals

Cover
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Author Biography
Introduction: Why Educators Should Be Knowledgeable About Grief
SECTION 1 Defining Grief Within a Developmental Context
	1 Neuronal Pathways in the Brain
	2	The Role of Memory
	3 Cognitive Development and Understanding Death
	4	Children’s Psychological, Social, and Emotional Development
	5 Attachment and Relationships
	6	Loss as Potential Trauma
	7 Definitions of Grief
SECTION 2 Reactions to Grief and Loss During Early and Middle Childhood
	8	General Principles of Childhood Grief
	9 Patterns of Grief Reactions
	10	Emotions of Grief—Sadness
	11 Emotions of Grief—Anger
	12	Emotions of Grief—Fear
	13 Emotions of Grief—Guilt
	14	Learned Helplessness After a Loss
	15 Effects in the Classroom
	16	Diagnosable Issues
SECTION 3 How to Help Grieving Students
	17 What to Say to a Grieving Child
	18	What Not to Say to a Grieving Child
	19 What to Do for the Grieving Child
	20	Sublimation, Catharsis, and Finding Meaning
	21 Starting a Grief Support Group
	22	Founding a Nonprofit Organization
	23 When Grief and Loss Hits the Community
	24	When the Deceased Is a Pet
	25 Grief During the Holidays
	26	The Need for Grief Education, Planning, and Training
	27 Resilience
	28	A Few Final Thoughts
Appendices
	Appendix A: Statistical Results of Childhood Traumatic Loss Survey Study, Ursinus College (2016)
	Appendix B: Childhood Traumatic Loss Survey, Ursinus College (2016)
	Appendix C: Comments From College Students Obtained Via Interviews and Online Surveys, Ursinus College (2016–2019)
	Appendix D: Online Sources of Support and Advice
	Appendix E: Annotated Bibliography of Children’s Books That Deal With Death, Loss, and Grief
	Appendix F: Family Movies That Depict Loss Sensitively and Honestly
	Appendix G: Lesson Plans and Ideas for a Grief Support Group
	Appendix H: Sample Nonprofit Outreach Letter
	Appendix I: Sample Nonprofit Information Sheet for Stakeholders
	Appendix J: Sample Nonprofit Mission Statement
	Appendix K: Tips and Guidelines for Group Facilitators
	Appendix L: Sample Letter to Send to Parents and Guardians
	Appendix M: Sample Application and Consent Form
	Appendix N: Sample Confidentiality Pledge for Group Members
	Appendix O: Information Sheet on the Stages of Grief
	Appendix P: Handout on Coping During the Holidays
	Appendix Q: Project Ideas for Grief Support Groups
	Appendix R: Activities to Be Used With a Grief Support Group
	Appendix S: Suggestions for Activities to Help Kids Cope With Grief
	Appendix T: Grief Experiences Worksheet
	Appendix U: Grief Definitions Worksheet
	Appendix V: Coping Strategies Worksheet
	Appendix W: My Loved One Worksheet
	Appendix X: Dead or Alive Worksheet
	Appendix Y: Grief Scenarios Worksheet
	Appendix Z: Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
References
Index