For school programs that extend into the summer months, Father’s Day is often a day to celebrate. Students might make cards, write stories or perform plays. Some invite their fathers to school for special programs marking the importance of fathers in children’s lives. This article written by The Coalition to Support Grieving Students provides some ways to show extra love and support.
Rural communities are disproportionately impacted by the drug crisis. Substance use disorder not only affects the individual but also ripples through communities, schools and families where youth may grapple with a loss of hope and direction. This Community Conversation explored tailored strategies and initiatives to support youth in rural areas impacted by a family member’s addiction. Our panel is comprised of thought leaders carving meaningful paths of action & support in their rural communities.
The drug crisis has disproportionately impacted rural communities casting a shadow over youth and the stability of their families. Limited access to healthcare and the high price of treatment leave individuals struggling with addiction unable to get the help they need. This article has been carefully crafted to serve as a bookmark of resources specific to rural communities impacted by the drug crisis including facts, recommended books, and support programs for youth, parents, and support professionals.
Schools may focus on Mother’s Day as a day to celebrate and honor the important role that mothers play in the lives of their children. For a child whose mother is absent, however, these celebrations can be confusing and even painful. This article provides steps that education professionals can take to offer support.
There are so many ways that we can express our grief and take time to honor and remember the people in our lives who have died. Some of the common ways of remembering someone, such as a balloon release, are not very healthy for the Earth or animals.
Sam has always been a hero to his son, Noah. When a tragedy happens, Sam becomes a superhero to many others. A Gift of Life: A Story of Organ and Tissue Donation is a sensitive picture book that honors organ and tissue donors. It shows how their final gifts change the course of others’ lives, and help their own families find meaning in their loss.
The Mending Word is intended to be a community to process grief through creative writing workshops for both adults and teens. Grief can be extremely lonely, but it doesn't have to be. In Michal's virtual interactive writing workshops, you can connect with others who are processing loss through creative writing, build authentic relationships with people who GET it, and uncover the power of writing.
Navigating a family member’s substance use disorder can be challenging at any age. However, child development theory and research tell us that children process stressful events differently based on their unique developmental stage. This article will review common trauma responses followed by tips for education, prevention, and mentoring for the age & stage: PRETEENS
Navigating a family member’s substance use disorder can be challenging at any age. However, child development theory and research tell us that children process stressful events differently based on their unique developmental stage. This article will review common trauma responses followed by tips for education, prevention, and mentoring for the age & stage: PRESCHOOLERS (ages 2-4)
Navigating a family member’s substance use disorder can be challenging at any age. However, child development theory and research tell us that children process stressful events differently based on their unique developmental stage. This article will review common trauma responses followed by tips for education, prevention, and mentoring at each developmental stage.