ERIC Number: EJ966382
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jun
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-0143-0343
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Strengthening Classroom Emotional Support for Children Following a Family Member's Death
Heath, Melissa Allen; Cole, Beth Vaughan
School Psychology International, v33 n3 p243-262 Jun 2012
National and international organizations have identified schools as having an "unparalleled" potential to offer supportive services for children's mental health needs. This article reviews research and practice related to children's grief and specifies strategies for classroom-based interventions. In particular, school psychologists are encouraged to assist teachers in addressing the needs of children following the death of a family member. A list of resources is included to assist school psychologists in sharing critical information with teachers, preparing them to implement suggested strategies. Additionally, two ready-to-use classroom lesson plans integrate classroom discussion and activities with grief-themed children's literature. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Health Needs, Grief, Discussion, School Psychologists, International Organizations, Mental Health, Intervention, Class Activities, Teacher Student Relationship, Lesson Plans, Bibliotherapy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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