Saturday, November 26, 2011

Welcome!

Welcome to `Ed in Grief `! (short for `Education in Grief`)


Teaching and counselling grieving kids can be downright scary when we feel ill-eqipped and un-prepared. In fact, most of us in the education field have  NOT had any specific training in providing guidance or instruction for grieving kids.


Kids ARE grieving;  the death of a family member, or friend, changes subsequent to divorce, moving from a familar community,....and countless other losses which  adults may not even recognize as losses ( more about that in a future blog).


The goal of this Blog is to encourage discussion about our work with grieving kids in schools. Sharing stories, questions, frustrations and tips, while gaining knowledge and strategies, will hopefully help us become more confident and competent in making a difference in the lives of grieving kids.


The truth is, we do make a difference in the lives and the futures of grieving kids when we care. Next time, I`ll be talking about how grief affects a kid`s brain, and how you can change their current situation and their future with your care!



 Teachers and kids creating new paths for living - one piece at a time.