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Addressing Grief in Children

Addressing Grief in Children

The National Association of School Psychologists offers helpful Guidance-at-a-Glance documents for caregivers. 

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Grief can result from many types of loss (e.g., death, divorce, transitions). How children grieve can be influenced by age, cultural traditions, religious beliefs, mental health, disabilities, and other factors. Grieving does not have a timeline, and schools and families should be aware of anniversaries, birthdays, developmental milestones, and other factors that could affect students months or years after the loss. 

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