Traumatic Grief in Military Children (Information for Educators)

http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/12038/Project%20Documents/MilitaryHOMEFRONT/Service%20Providers/Children%20and%20Youth/MIlitary%20Grief%20Educators%20%282%29.pdf

Author and Contributors:
Publisher: The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Review Level: Informal review
Primary Content Area: School Age (K-8)
Content Type: Programming Resource
Audience: Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: Not an extension nor a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: military families, child grief, Child Traumatic Grief
Description: Educators and school personnel play important roles in supporting military children who have experienced loss. Although educators cannot, and should not, take on the responsibility of providing therapy to children who are grieving, they can be valuable partners in observing children, creating supportive environments, and knowing when to suggest referral to a mental health professional.
Media Type: PDF - Portable Document Format
Resource Listed: March 29, 2012
Resource Last Updated: March 29, 2012
Language: EN

Categories:

• Teens: Risk Behaviors and Crisis: Mental Health Issues
• School Age (K-8): School Age Child Development: Emotional and Social Development
• School Age (K-8): Parenting the School Age Child: Wellness