Death, Loss, and Grief: Understanding How to Support Children

It is often the permanent trauma children face, such as death or loss, that challenges early educators and caregivers. What should we do or say? What do children really understand about death? Death stops educators in their tracks and reminds them how little their background in education or life experiences prepare them for understanding and responding to the children in their care. Although child care professionals are not experts in grief counseling and support, there are strategies to consider for supporting children. (2 hours)