Supporting the Grieving Student

About the Course
Teachers will actively participate in online learning to further develop their understanding of how grief and loss impact students in their classroom and learn practical steps they can take to support their students through this difficult life experience/transition. This course is appropriate for classroom teachers at all levels. Additionally, anyone in the educational setting who is currently or potentially will be supporting a grieving student could benefit from this course. Warning: this course covers sensitive material that could be triggering.
Required Text:
- The Grieving Student: A Teacher's Guide by David J. Schonfeld and Marcia Quackenbush
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognize the signs and indications of childhood bereavement.
- Understand the long-term and complex impact of a death experienced in childhood.
- Approach a grieving student with confidence.
- Enhance communication and collaboration to enable a bereaved student in their classroom to feel seen and supported.
- Practice self-care techniques while supporting students through a difficult and life-changing experience.
Reviews
Natalie Callahan
Ms. Kershaw was a phenomenal instructor! She provided engaging lessons with supportive resources. I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants knowledge on how to support grieving students within the classroom.
Krystyn Servis
One of the best instructors I've ever had, Shannon Kershaw creates an array of resources for learning about grief that benefit all people. Highly, highly recommend this class and learning about the prevalence of grief in school. With a whole-hearted instructor it makes all the difference indulging in challenging subject matter.
Julia
I would highly recommend this class to educators. This is a resource driven class that gives you lots of tools working with grieving students and families. The teacher is amazing and has expertise in the field and gives practical exercises to use right away. When you leave the class, you will be able to work with grieving students in the moment of first grief and be able to provide ongoing support.
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