"How do teachers support
and unravel bereavement in children? We have to begin by understanding
the
impact grief has on how a child learns, and matching our teaching
activities
accordingly. That is a big 'ask', but as ever help is at hand in this
latest
outstanding resource generated by Dr Tina Rae. Tina not only illuminates
the
learning pathways of the child in grief, but translates this into a
range of
purposeful teaching activities. This is an exceptional resource book,
that will
enable teachers to implement responsive teaching, and walk with the
child
through their journey of grief."
Professor Barry
Carpenter CBE, OBE, D.Litt.
Professor of Mental
Health in Education, Oxford Brookes University
In
this accessible and informative handbook, Tina Rae sensitively guides
teachers,
support staff, SENCOs and others working with children on the best ways
to
support children and young people coping with grief and loss following
the
death of a special loved one.
Advice
and strategies are provided on a whole host of difficult issues,
including how
best to support children:
-
of different ages
-
with complicated grief
-
when planning a funeral
-
make sense of the grieving process
-
work through the process of remembering
-
return to school following a bereavement.
Eighty worksheets provide a range of activities to help bereaved
children attempt to
understand, express and process their grief and allow them to remember
and
celebrate their special person. The activities are also suitable for
helping young people to
develop a personal bereavement box and construct a memory book or
special book
of remembrance.
Although
the resources can all be used flexibly, they are generally best suited
for
supporting individual students or those in small groups.
All
the resources are photocopiable. Information sheets, letter templates,
resource
suggestions and a directory of useful websites and further reading are
also
provided.
