Supporting the Grieving Student: Practical Guidance for All School Professionals

Supporting the Grieving Student: Practical Guidance for All School Professionals

Presented by David Schonfeld, MD, &  Marcia Quackenbush MS, MFT, CHES

Educators and other school professionals are a critical lifeline for grieving children, especially in times of national crisis such as the current pandemic. Led by a renowned school crisis expert and a family therapist, this coffee chat will offer practical advice for all school professionals on how to support grieving students and make sure that your school’s practices—and your approach with students—are grief-sensitive. The session will also highlight some of the unique challenges of supporting grieving students during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.