Navigating Through Grief

This month's newsletter is focused on grief and loss. As educators, you encounter individuals coming into your school or classroom after every kind of experience—sometimes following a significant loss. Grief is a complex process; it’s not a single feeling or experience. It’s a mixture of many feelings, thoughts, and sensations swirling together in a way that’s often confusing for individuals. The way we support our students and others experiencing loss can make an enormous difference.

The MIU IV Social Work team has put together a newsletter to provide you with resources, items, and support as you navigate through grief.

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1 in 14 children lose a parent before the age of 18.
Children grieve longer than you might think.
While children may be "resilient" and find ways to manage their grief, it often still affects them.
Even when a child looks "OK," they may still need support.
Children who are grieving can be distracted, tired, and unable to learn.

According to a survey, the number one suggestion for what to say to someone who is grieving is some variation of the statement, “I’m here for you.” Of course, that kind of statement needs to be proactively backed up with authentic and consistent action.