Supporting Elementary Students in Grief
When someone isn’t actively displaying grief, crying, or having a tantrum or showing a big emotion, we think they’re okay. And to a certain extent, they are okay. But it doesn’t mean they’re not grieving. Grief is something that we carry on the inside a lot of...
Navigating Life After a Suicide Loss
You feel very alone when you’ve had a loss like this. And even though other friends, relatives, loved ones reach out to you, give you support, it isn’t the same as the feeling that you get when you’re in a group with other people who’ve experienced a similar loss....
Practicing gratitude
by Baylie Barnhill Living with grief, we can often experience feelings of emptiness. One effective strategy to counter this is to practice gratitude. To cope with emptiness, it can be beneficial to acknowledge all of the love we hold in our hearts for our lives,...
Be gentle with yourself when under stress
Grief brings a lot of change with it. Change in routines, support, schedules, relationships - and much more. And for those of you who are connected to the school system, that brings even more change in September as we adapt to another school year! Unfortunately,...
Reading with your grieving child
How much time do you spend reading to your kids? Even if they can read themselves, this can be a sweet way to connect and bond. Children who are grieving are often going through a range of emotions, and it is helpful for us to find ways to connect with them in...
Taking small breaks to decompress
How often do you allow yourself to take breaks throughout the day? Many of us rush through our days without taking the time to slow down. Often, this has the impact of leaving us exhausted and frazzled by the end of the day. We feel rushed, anxious, and...
How photos can help your grieving child
Let's talk about handling photos, which can be a challenging topic. How have you managed the photos that you have of your child’s loved one who has passed away? Is it triggering for your child to see photos of this loved one, or does it inspire pleasant...
Planting seeds on your grief journey
Summer is a time when the world is full of lush plants, flowers, and lots of green wherever you look. But just a few months ago, the world looked a lot less green. Perhaps you started your garden, have been tending to it for several months, and are now beginning to...
Creating summer routines
It can feel jarring to go from the routines of the school year to the much less structured summertime, especially for a child who is grieving. So how can parents create routine for their kids to help with this during the summer months? One fun idea is to have a...