Beyond A, B, C and 1, 2, 3: When Grief Comes to School


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Though grief is very personal, it may also be a shared experience requiring support and coping interventions on a community level. This session will describe the creation and implementation of a school-based teach-the-teacher model for grief education and support in the wake of the global pandemic, highlighting practical, hands-on creative coping interventions that can be used in a classroom, individual or small group setting.

Objectives:

Participants will be able to define different types of grief.

Explore the utilization of coping skills and activities across different disciplines including music, art, writing and mindfulness.

Describe key components in a school-based initiative supporting educators and students.

1.5 PDUs
Suggested Domain: Intervention

Laura Moore

Certified Child Life Specialist

The Harbor Lights Foundation

Laura Moore, EdD, CHES, CCLS brings extensive experience and a strong passion for supporting children, teens and families whose lives have been touched by illness and loss of a loved one. Her first job found her working on a pediatric oncology unit where she recognized the importance of combining emotional support, education and creative activities to create an environment where children, teens and families can relax and be themselves. Her experience in the past 20 years has included hospital, school and not-for-profit settings. Laura’s academic areas of focus include health education, health psychology, emotional support, program design, curriculum development and research design. Laura holds a Doctorate in Health and Behavior from Teacher’s College, Columbia University and is certified as a Health Educator, Child Life Specialist and in Pediatric Grief and Bereavement.

Anna Powers

Licensed Master Social Worker

The Harbor Lights Foundation

Just after receiving her Masters in Social Work degree from Columbia University, Anna went to work for Gilda’s Club/Westchester, providing individual counseling, facilitating support groups, and completing intakes in the internationally-renowned organization’s ‘Children, Teens, and Families Program.’ Previously, she completed an internship as a clinical social worker at Stamford Hospital’s Bennett Cancer Center. There, she counseled both patients and family members, and worked collaboratively with hospital staff to implement a holistic approach to the treatment of cancer, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Anna’s interest in working with children began at Wellesley College, where she interned at the campus’ experimental preschool. During her tenure as an elementary school teacher, Anna became acutely aware of the importance of emotional support for families dealing with serious health issues. Additionally, Anna has facilitated support sessions in schools around mindfulness, coping skills, and developmentally-appropriate psychoeducation.

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Beyond A, B, C and 1, 2, 3: When Grief Comes to School
Recorded 06/06/2022
Recorded 06/06/2022
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1 Question
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5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
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1.50 PDUs credits  |  Certificate available
1.50 PDUs credits  |  Certificate available