The Basics of Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom What is social emotional learning (SEL)? SEL is a proven approach to teaching students how to identify and process emotions, build relationships, and develop empathy for others. This is crucial for children in developmental years, especially when experiencing loss and adversity. …
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Grief Recovery: Here’s Why It’s Not That Simple
Grief Recovery vs. Peer Support Programs There are many misconceptions surrounding grief recovery, including the idea that grief follows a linear path or a step by step process. In reality, grief is cyclical, organic, and depends on many variables. There is neither “closure” after loss nor recovering from grief. It …
Building Teacher Resilience During Covid-19
3 Tips to Strengthen Teacher Resilience Teachers do more than just teach. Students often form bonds with teachers and rely on this trust to ask for advice and guidance, especially during times of crisis. This is why teacher resilience, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, is essential for a healthy classroom. …
Viatris Executive Jennifer Mauer Joins Good Grief Board of Directors
Good Grief, a leading voice for grieving children and families, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Mauer to the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors.
Danielle Adest Joins Good Grief Board of Directors
Good Grief, a leading voice for grieving children and families, today announced that it has appointed Danielle Adest to its Board of Directors.
Good Grief Awarded $16,500 Grant from The Summit Foundation
Good Grief announced today it has received a $16,500 grant from The Summit Foundation to defray costs associated with providing free grief support programs at its Morristown Family Support Center. The award specifically
Child Grief Stages – They’re Not the 5 You Think
Child Grief Stages: What Grief Looks Like in Children When a child suffers the loss of a loved one, often their grieving goes unnoticed. Many people are only familiar with the “five stages of grief;” however, grief is not a linear experience, especially in children. Children display emotions differently than …
Good Grief Announces New Officers, Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors
Embarking on its 18th year of continued expansion and growing impact as a leading voice for grieving children and families, Good Grief today announced the appointment of new officers for 2021 and the addition of two new board members to the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors.
Good Grief Awarded $5,000 Grant from Morristown Rotary Club
Good Grief announced today it has received a one-time $5,000 grant from the Morristown Rotary Club to purchase COVID-19 supplies and sanitization stations for its Morristown Family Support Center.
Good Grief Awarded $25,000 Grant from Deloitte Foundation for Good Grief Schools Support
Funding will train educators to support students in underserved New Jersey communities Morristown, New Jersey—Good Grief announced today it has received a one-time $25,000 grant from the Deloitte Foundation to provide educators in Newark and Camden schools with training focused on helping students develop skills and build resilience to overcome …