Coping with Loss, Death, or Grief

The loss of a family member or close friend can be emotionally overwhelming. Each person will react in their own way. Steilacoom Historical School District has school-based crisis teams and counselors in place to support students, staff and families dealing with loss. The resources below can be helpful in supporting our school community in coping with loss, grief and death.

Grief, Bereavement, and Coping with Loss

People cope with the loss of a loved one in different ways. Most people who experience grief will cope well. Others will have severe grief and may need treatment. There are many things that can affect the grief process of someone who has lost a loved one to cancer. National Cancer Institute

How to Survive Early Grief - 8 simple acts for an unbearable time

Some tips to help your kids deal with bereavement - This resource was shared with us by students participating in a bereavement support program.

Grief and Loss Workshop (with Sesame Street) The death of a loved one brings enormous challenges. The Sesame Workshop offers support and resources for families to use during these difficult times.

TPCHD Blog - Do you know someone who died by suicide? Let's talk.

Helpful resources from Dougy Center:

Helping Children Cope with Loss, Death, and Grief: Tips for Teachers, Administrators, Parents, and Caregivers

The following tips will help teachers, parents, and other caregivers support children who have experienced the loss of parents, friends, or loved ones. National Association of School Psychologists

When Grief/Loss Hits Close to Home: Tips for Caregivers

Dougy Center's mission is to provide grief support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families can share their experiences before and after a death.

School-based support and increased understanding are essential when a student experiences the death of a friend or loved one. While each student will be affected differently depending on his or her developmental level, cultural beliefs, personal characteristics, family situation, and previous experiences. There are some strategies that can be helpful in supporting bereaved students. National Association of School Psychologists

Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event

Helping Military Children with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Parents & Educators

TIPS FOR PARENTS: Children grieve in different ways. Military children face unique challenges after the death of a Service member. Some may develop traumatic grief responses, making it more difficult to cope. These tips can help parents recognize traumatic grief symptoms and help their military child cope with traumatic grief. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

TIPS FOR EDUCATORS: Children who are grieving the loss of a military loved one can develop traumatic responses in addition to grief responses, or “childhood traumatic grief.” These tips can help educators support these children. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

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