Teachers from almost 100 schools in Northern Ireland are to receive bereavement support training to help pupils cope with losing a loved one. The pilot initiative is being led by the charities ...

But since bereavement is considered a normative life experience and not a mental illness, even the same reactions aren’t viewed as an illness, and we don’t provide treatment for grief. Instead we ...

As the need for bereavement support is ever present, the growing interest to do more, particularly from workplace colleagues, teachers and afterschool professionals, is heartening." ...

Removing barriers to mental health support. In a small town, teachers might be deterred from taking a mental health day or visiting a therapist for fear of word getting out, said Spangler, the ...

Nashville school counselors secure grant to help teachers support grieving students, recognizing that loss affects children in many forms and requires specialized resources.

Anyone can offer grief support, but few people can offer grief therapy. Skip to main content ... partner, neighbour, colleague, teacher, health care provider, or a not-for-profit community worker.

Teachers typically took only four days off during the school year, according to Education Week’s State of Teaching survey, part of our annual project.. Teachers can take off for various reasons ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new program launching in Metro Schools is preparing teachers to help students through emotional situations. Leaders said 70% of teachers deal with grief every year but ...