Youth in Grief (1/2 day or 1 day) Overview: The developmental stages of children determine much about how they will understand, process and grow from grief and loss. This workshop examines the developmental stages youth go through in their capacity to address grief and loss, providing skills and activities for schools to use in the aftermath of loss. Goals: To clarify the differences in grieving styles and needs for various developmental stages of youth, to provide skills and insights for activities to help youth grieve, to take advantage of the "teachable moments" these opportunities provide, enhancing school climate. Intended audience: Administrators, teachers, counselors, social workers, school psychologists, crisis response team members, para-professionals, clerical staff and others. Content: "Tasks" of youth in grief, developmental stages of youth in grief, what helps youth grieve, reconciling loss, activities for classrooms, Safe Rooms and schools. Prerequisites: None. Related materials: Crisis Resource Manual, Safe Room, Handouts provided.

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