The Perfect Day
by Scott West Once in a while, we as coaches get to share our own experiences with ADP. I’m fortunate enough to be here today and talk about what ADP […]
Talking to Children and Teens About the Israel-Gaza War
By National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles The Israel-Gaza war is distressing to all of us. Children and teens may be wondering why this […]
Coping Skills Toolbox
Use this toolbox to find ways to cope when you are going through a difficult time.
What’s on Your Gratitude List?
Feeling thankful every day (almost) for my job.
Take Care: Thoughts on Self-Care and Caregiving
“Take care!” We say that to others all the time. We want those who we care about to take good care of themselves. But do we, especially those of us who are caregivers, know how to “take” care?
What to Say and Do When Someone is Grieving
All of us have said the wrong thing to someone who is grieving. Maya Angelou says, “When we know better, we do better.” If you say the wrong thing, apologize and remember that your loving presence is more powerful than any right or wrong thing you might say.
Dealing with Grief, by Tess Worrell of Family Matters
Listen without judging. Tell the truth. Offer choices. This article gets it right in how to help your kids cope with loss.
Oprah Shines a Spotlight on Childhood Trauma
The death of a parent is a trauma for a child or teen. A parent is a child’s first attachment, first love, the person they depend on for their very survival and often it is the very person to whom they would turn to for support after a loss.
When you cannot bear to be a witness…
As I popped onto facebook briefly on Tuesday, I learned about the chemical attack that took place in Syria. This was the first I had heard of an attack. Scrolling through my feed, there it was. I was confronted with the absolute carnage of it all – videos of people writhing in pain, people gasping for air, dying, many of them children. It was only a few seconds before I started crying, and shortly after that, short of breath. My asthma had been triggered so I put my phone down.
Imagine Recommended Book List on Grief and Loss by Age
Recommended Book List Preschool Age: A Book About Losing Your Bunny, by Joshua Cohen Sad Isn’t Bad – A Guidebook for Kids Dealing With Loss, by Michaelene Mundy- About the […]