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Every child’s experience of death and loss is different. However, there are some best practices to follow to make conversations with children about death easier.

Educators play an integral role helping grieving students adapt to this painful life experience, build resilience, and thrive through it.

Volunteer Opportunities in NJ with the Leading Child Grief Organization At Good Grief, we are dedicated to serving children experiencing grief, supporting them, and providing them with the necessary resources to help them grow from loss and adversity. When you offer your time as a volunteer, you will be helping …

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. …

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 …

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. …

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 …