Grief & Loss Resources
It is not just adults who are impacted by the losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Children and adolescents are facing uncertainty, isolation, and grief as they continue to navigate this new existence. For some, there was grief and loss before all this began, and they need continued support. For others, there may be losses yet to come - related and unrelated to the coronavirus. And all children and youth are navigating layers of loss. When a child or adolescent experiences the death of someone important, their entire world is impacted, and important questions can surface. Who will take care of me? Will I remember this person? Why did this happen? Adults who understand the developmental impact of grief and can provide appropriate support are central to the healing process in children and adolescents. This newsletter highlights resources on how to support children & adolescents on their grief & loss journey.
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Resources from CHHCS Grief & Loss Series |
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The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools and the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing have partnered to provide trainings and materials on grief, loss and trauma among children and youth to school-based clinicians who are part of the DC School Behavioral Health Expansion in Washington, DC.. This series is funded through the generous support of the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation and began in Spring of 2021. To learn more, you can go directly to our website.
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Grief Responses by Age Group
This tip sheet for school faculty & staff provides grief responses and how to help separated by age group. It also provides tips on how adults can build routines and structures to support youth.
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Teachers Supporting Students with Grief & Loss
This tip sheet for teachers provides an overview of what grief and loss is, how teachers can identify students in need and support them.
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Grief: Tips for Teachers and Administrators
This resource from the National Association of School Psychologists provides some strategies that can be helpful in supporting bereaved students.
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Supporting Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This resource from the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement shares 10 basic steps educators and school administrators can take to create a supportive environment for students.
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Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for Mental Health Providers
This resource from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) outlines how children grieve, what Childhood Traumatic Grief is, who develops Childhood Traumatic Grief, the signs a child might have Childhood Traumatic Grief, how Childhood Traumatic Grief impacts children, and what a mental health provider can do to help.
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STEM Education Equity Advancement Program Grants | National Science Foundation (NSF)
Funding to advance equity within the informal STEM learning field through community building; supporting and extending infrastructures; technical assistance; and communications.
Deadline: May 10, 2022
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Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Planning, Development, and Implementation Grants | SAMHSA
Funding to transform community behavioral health systems and provide comprehensive, coordinated behavioral health care by establishing new CCBHC program. Learn more.
Deadline: May 17, 2022
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Service Grants for Children and Families Impacted by Opioid Epidemic | Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Funding to implement programs and strategies that respond to and support children, youth, and families impacted by the opioid epidemic, and other substance use disorders. Learn more.
Deadline: May 25, 2022
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Please note that CHHCS does not administer funding opportunities. Please refer to each organization for additional direction and details. |
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School-Based Physical Therapist | EDU Healthcare (Washington, DC)
Responsible for but not limited to, gathering information from students, parents, and staff members regarding the child's functional motor performance in school settings. Learn more.
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School Psychologist | Brookville Center for Children's Services (Brookville, NY) Responsible for but not limited to, evaluating and providing psychological services to assigned students, and coordinating psych-educational planning. Learn more.
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School-Based Therapist | Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (Chicago, IL) Responsible for conducting mental health assessments and developing treatment plans, participate in clinical staffing meetings, and providing case management services in a school setting. Learn more.
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Upcoming Meetings and Events |
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April 20, 2022 | 1:00-2:00pm ET
Hosted by The This Center of Excellence: LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity
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April 21, 2022 | 4:00-5:00pm ET
Hosted by New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTCN)
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May 4, 2022 | 3:00-4:00pm ET
Hosted by Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTCN)
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The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) Weekly Insider is a web-enhanced newsletter that offers news alerts, grant announcements and general web site updates delivered directly to your email box on a weekly basis. The Center is located at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. |
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