Tragic losses of life may raise many emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school community, especially our students. We have included some information below that may be useful to you in helping your student at home. You can also request additional support for your student by contacting your student’s school office directly and requesting to speak with an administrator or counselor.
Additional resources:
The Do’s and Don’ts About Talking to a Child About Death (Psychology Today)
Helping Children Cope with Grief (Child Mind Institute)
If you are seeking additional, ongoing local support, we recommend Friends of Aine. This Manchester-based organization that provides support to children and families dealing with grief, offers a variety of resources on its website: https://friendsofaine.com/.