• Grief & Trauma

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  • Grief

    Grief is the natural reaction to loss and it can be overwhelming for people.

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  • Trauma

    Trauma is an emotional response to a harmful negative experience that has caused extreme changes to your life. 

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  • Grief

    Know What To Look For 

    Loss can feel overwhelming and a person can experience intense emotions such as:

    • Sadness
    • Guilt
    • Regret
    • Numbness

    Loss can cause physical reactions such as: 

    • Weight changes
    • Appetite changes 
    • Difficulty sleeping
    • Unexplained aches and pains

    Know What To Do

    Children experience challenging feelings when someone dies, know what to do:

    • Maintain a regular routine
    • Help your children understand death
    • Talking to children will give them the opportunity to share their feelings
    • Use clear words, like dead and died, to avoid confusion  
    • Ask them questions about their understanding after the conversation
    • Seek help from your school counselor if you need help with these conversation or if you need additional counseling resources

  • Trauma

    Know What To Look For

    Trauma can bring about strong emotions that persist long after the traumatic experience and not all symptoms are experienced at the same severity, some symptoms include:

    • Terror 
    • Helplessness
    • Fear
    • Numbness
    • Guilt

    Trauma can also cause physical reactions such as: 

    • Changes in sleeping or eating habits
    • Headaches
    • Profuse sweating
    • Chills
    • Fainting

    Know What To Do

    You can help a child or adolescent after a traumatic event, but remember not all children will experience trauma the same:

    • Control your emotions
    • Create a safe and loving environment for the child or adolescent
    • Build on your relationship with the child, the connection will help you regulate the child when needed
    • Know what calms the child when they are feeling overwhelmed
    • Listen to their story without judgement or criticism 
    • Seek help from your school counselor if you need help or need additional resources