Four members of the Lincoln-Way District 210 PPS department joined Manhattan Junior High staff and families on Monday, October 27th. The group, trained through the Grief Sensitive Schools initiative, provided practical advice for parents as they navigate the recent losses and grief with their students.
The presentation included:
Managing your capacity and presence to support your child
An overview of the stages of grief
Understanding that we all experience grief differently
How parents can help children rebuild trust and safety
Remembering those we've lost
Talking with your child about their feelings
Suggestions for activities while grieving
Things to avoid when supporting your grieving child
Seeking additional support for your child or family
Book and journal recommendations
They graciously provided their slides and resources for us to share with our community. If any member of the Manhattan community is in need of direction in finding support for yourself or your child, please do not hesitate to reach out to the social workers or counselors at any of our Manhattan School District 114 schools.