If the child begins to engage in dangerous behavior, begins to pull away from everyone or starts displaying a lot of anger (perhaps getting in fights), or is getting into trouble at school, it would be helpful to get outside support. Students need to understand that they are expected to not abuse the privilege.ħ. If a child gets upset and needs to leave the classroom and go to the office or counselor’s office, a signal or understanding needs to be arranged between the teacher and student. “Grief attacks” can happen at the most awkward times. Work with your child and his or her teacher to arrange a plan for emotional episodes. They need to know their worlds still have a sense of order.Ħ. Structure and discipline help children feel safe. Being understanding and more patient does not equal spoiling or not disciplining the child. Both teachers and parents may need to give children more time to complete tasks, and have the child (if old enough) write down assignments and/or instructions and due dates.ĥ. Often teachers will recognize changes or behaviors in the child that parents may not see at home.Ĥ. Keep open communication between teacher and parent/guardian. Make sure your child’s teacher(s) knows about the loss and how it has been affecting your child.ģ. Assure your child that his/her memory and concentration will return and that this is a normal reaction to grief.Ģ. Here are some tips to help grieving children/teens during the school year:ġ. They want to do well, but their minds just are not cooperating.Īs parents, guardians, teachers and supportive adults we need to let children/teens know that what they are experiencing is normal, although difficult, and we will help them get through this difficult time. During individual and/or group sessions children of different ages have sometimes tearfully expressed that they were doing their best, but that they just couldn’t focus or remember. Children, like adults, may become frustrated, depressed, and their self-esteem may go down when they realize that they are not functioning at their “normal” level. Sometimes it seems impossible to remember simple things let alone complex fractions. If you are a grieving adult you know that your memory and concentration can be heavily impacted by grief. In school, children are asked to focus on tasks at hand and learn new information. Grieving is hard work and takes a lot of energy. If your child/teen is facing a recent loss he or she could have some new challenges now that school is back in session. As one of the Children's Program Coordinators here at Cornerstone of Hope I wanted to share with the parents, teachers & guidance counselors some information about the back to school season and how it can be impacted by grief. Some are more significant to us than others. where did the summer go? Soon Summer will turn into Fall bringing cooler weather and the start of the holiday season.
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