Course | Grief-Informed Schools: Strategies for Supporting Grieving Students

Course Instructor(s)

Kelly Daugherty, LCSW-R, FT, GC-C, BC-TMH
Grief Specialist and Educator
Kelly Daugherty, a seasoned social worker with over two decades in the clinical field, is a Fellow in Thanatology, specializing in death, dying, and bereavement. Anchored in Malta, NY, she owns Greater Life Grief Counseling, LCSW, and the Center for Informed Grief, LLC. Kelly co-owns Healing Strides, LLC, where emotional and physical well-being intersects in a unique 7-week program for grieving women. Kelly is also a contributing author of "Holistic Mental Health" and "Brave Kids," and lead author in the collaborative book "The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience and Connection" set to release in February. She is dedicated to revolutionizing grief support by offering tools and insights to individuals and professionals alike.

April A. Hannah, MS.ED., LMHC-D
April Hannah, LMHC-D, founder of Hannah's Healing Wellness Studio and co-founder of Path 11 Productions, is a licensed mental health therapist with over 22 years of experience. She is a bestselling author of The Grief Experience: Tools for Acceptance, Resilience, and Connection. As a Reiki Master Teacher, she has taught more than 200 students and performed over 12,000 Reiki sessions since 2005. Her wellness studio in Malta, NY, offers 95-100 classes annually, including Reiki training, sound baths, meditation, and retreats. April has also produced three documentaries and hosts the Path 11 Podcast, exploring consciousness and life after death.

About This Course

This training provides the knowledge and tools needed to recognize and address the varied responses to grief, including emotional, cognitive, and physical, among students. Participants will explore current grief models, such as the Dual Process Model and Worden's Tasks, and learn how to apply these frameworks effectively in a school setting. The training focuses on practical communication techniques and individualized support strategies, enabling educators to create a compassionate and inclusive environment for grieving students. It empowers school professionals to offer practical, empathetic support, ensuring that grieving students' emotional and academic needs are met.

This training is ideal for school counselors, school social workers, psychologists, teachers, and other school personnel.

This training includes the slide deck, training handouts, and a bonus resource video.

Please note: participants will be watching a recorded video.

Are you ready to step into the life awaiting you as a Certified Professional? Upon successfully completing the training, attendees meet the education criteria to become Certified Grief-Informed Professionals through Evergreen Certifications. *Professional standards apply*

CGP - Certified Grief Informed Professional (US)

Learning Objectives

Identify common reactions and behaviors of grieving students, including emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms.
Recognize current theories and models of grief and how they apply to support grieving students.
Describe the potential impact of grief on academic performance, attendance, and social interactions, and recognize the importance of creating a supportive environment for grieving students.
Develop effective communication skills to engage with grieving students and families.
Identify strategies for supporting grieving students in the classroom, including individualized bereavement plans, grief support groups, and educational accommodations.
Determine ways to collaborate with school staff and families to create a cohesive support network for grieving students, ensuring consistent care and understanding throughout the school community.

Learning Levels

Beginner and Intermediate, all levels welcome

Target Audience

All mental health professionals welcome.

Disclosure

Erena DiGonis and planners have no financial disclosures or commercial bias or promote commercial interests during CE activities.

Content

Materials - 12 parts
Training Slides
Training Handouts
Notes
Evergreen Certification
Module 1 Training Video
Module 2 Training Video
Module 3 Training Video
Module 4 Training Video
Module 5 Training Video
Module 6 Training Video
Grief Ritual Video
Bonus: Resources Video

Unit

CE Hours 6.75

Unit may be available for this course and may vary by country or institution. Please verify eligibility with EngagedMinds.