NATASHA STEBBINS
SPMS “TRAIN YOUR BRAIN” COUNSELOR This week we experienced the unthinkable and heartbreaking loss of a valuable member of our SPMS and South Pasadena community. As our community grieves, we may struggle with how to talk to and answer the questions our children have about death, grief and loss. We may struggle with our own grief, which can lead to additional challenges in processing and supporting our children. Some caregivers may have never engaged in discussions about death with their children, while others may have had to discuss painful losses. Here are some things to consider when supporting children in processing grief and loss:
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Principal Cheryl Busick, our PTA and the DUDES for being essential supporters of our Wellness Center, which made it possible for us to have a space to support our students at SPMS this week. Thank you also to Toby Banger and her therapy dogs, River, Cody and Ember, in providing emotional support to our students all year and especially this week. For more resources on the topic of grief and loss, please visit the links below. If your child needs counseling support, please contact me at [email protected], your child’s counselor, or an administrator. Please also encourage your child to visit our Wellness Center at SPMS to access support, if needed, during the school day. Additional Resources: https://childmind.org/guide/helping-children-cope-with-grief/ https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/traumatic-grief https://www.dougy.org/resources https://www.insurist.com/guides/end-of-life-a-grief-support-resource-guide/ https://www.emilyedlynnphd.com/blog/2018/9/11/kids-and-funerals https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/109611/grief-and-children-help-for-parents https://www.ourhouse-grief.org/grief-pages/grieving-teens/
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Natasha StebbinsNatasha is the TYB Specialist & Social Worker at SPMS. Natasha shares her insights on mental health and adolescents in these articles, based on over 15 years of working with children in the field of social work and mental health. Archives
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