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This web page clarifies and details understanding grief and the grieving process after the death of a pet. It reviews how different age groups, including seniors and children, grieve the loss of a pet, and includes tips for coping with grief experienced when a pet dies. It further links to additional external resources to aid in the grieving process.
View ResourceThis article provides parents and caregivers with tips for talking to children about racism and acts of violence. It highlights the importance of discussing these topics with youth and provides strategies and resources to support open discussion.
View ResourceThis article provides parents and caregivers with tips for talking to children about racism and acts of violence. It highlights the importance of discussing these topics with youth and provides strategies and resources to support open discussion.
View ResourceThis web page provides parents and caregivers with recommendations for supporting their child’s return to school after experiencing a tragedy, which can include mass violence incidents. It includes guidance for supporting children’s feelings, emphasizing school safety, and seeking further assistance if needed to ensure students’ comfort and resilience.
View ResourceDeveloped for mass violence event survivors and their families, this web page features a collection of resources for victims. It includes helpline information, information regarding victim compensation programs, referrals to victim support organizations, and links to relevant resources such as tip sheets and mobile apps.
View ResourceThis web page provides parents and caregivers with recommendations for supporting their child’s return to school after experiencing a tragedy, which can include mass violence incidents. It includes guidance for supporting children’s feelings, emphasizing school safety, and seeking further assistance if needed to ensure students’ comfort and resilience.
View ResourceThis tip sheet lists emotional reactions employees may have when returning to their work routines following a violent workplace incident. The author lists steps that can be taken to reduce the negative effects immediately after and in the days and weeks after the traumatic incident occurs.
View ResourceThis web page from NAMI gives an overview of how mental health conditions may affect a person’s life, as well as how to begin recovery. It also provides information on a comprehensive list of mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. For each condition, it provides information on treatment, support, and discussion groups and resources.
View ResourceThis website features information and resources on a range of topics relevant to military families, such as military homecomings, the transition to civilian life, and relocation. Resources include videos, coloring and activity books, and tips for supporting children and other members of military families in coping with the stressors of military life.
View ResourceThis resource from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network was developed for parents and caregivers to give insight on how and why children grieve, and what you can do to help.
View ResourceIn this online article, the American Psychological Association provides recommendations for parents for talking with their children after a shooting. It provides tips and strategies for helping children manage their distress, and suggests that parents also engage in self-care activities so they can effectively support their children in coping.
View ResourceThis web page provides information regarding ways to help a child with the death of a family pet. It offers tips for telling children about a pet’s death, explores how a child’s age affects their view of loss and grief, and provides ways for families to memorialize a lost pet.
View ResourceThis tip sheet discusses how to cope with grief after community violence. It lists common signs of grief and anger and offers tips for helping children with grief.
View ResourceThis tip sheet explains how teens may experience traumatic grief following a disaster or other traumatic event. It describes 10 ways teens may feel, behave, and express themselves as they go through a period of grief. It also suggests ways parents or caregivers can support them and identifies signs that a teen might benefit from seeing a mental health professional.
View ResourceThis tip sheet provides information about the traumatic grief that Children and Youth DBHIS may experience after a disaster or other traumatic event. It explains that school-age children my experience traumatic grief differently from adults and suggests tips for parents and caregivers to support them in moving through and coping with grief.
View ResourceThis tip sheet explains how young children may experience traumatic grief, which can arise after a disaster or other traumatic event in which the child lost a loved one. The tip sheet lists ways in which young children may go through and express traumatic grief and offers suggestions for parents and other caregivers to support children in coping.
View ResourceThis fact sheet provides information for college students on coping after disasters or other traumatic events. It reviews common reactions survivors may be experiencing and provides helpful resources for survivors who may need additional information and support.
View ResourceThis children’s book tells the story of a boy named Jeremy who is experiencing childhood traumatic grief (CTG) after his father’s death. The story highlights signs and symptoms of CTG that Jeremy experiences and traces his acceptance of his loss and beginning of recovery.
View ResourceThis brochure provides information regarding the emotions one might experience after the death of a pet. It reviews the stages of grief, discusses the difficult decision regarding whether or not to get another pet, and provides guidance on remembering the pet.
View ResourceThis tip sheet provides information on the impact pandemic flu can have on families. It provides parents tips for how to prepare their families, and how to cope with stress and grief.
View ResourceThis informational packet discusses how to interact with children or teens who have lost a loved one in an earthquake. It includes common reactions, the grieving process, and signs that suggest a youth is having difficulty coping with traumatic grief.
View ResourceCaring for kids after trauma, disaster and death: A guide for parents and professionals (second ed.)
This guide examines children’s reactions to disasters and trauma at different stages of development, as well as providing practical advice to parents and school staff for supporting children and adolescents in coping. Also included is information about when and how to get help for mental health problems in children. [Authors: Faculty and staff of the New York University Child Study Center, Koplewicz, H.S., and Cloitre, M.]
View ResourceThis booklet is for parents and other adults to help children who have suffered the loss of a parent or loved one to get through their grief. Topics covered include explaining death to children, common child responses to death, helping children cope over time, and finding additional support for children.
View ResourceThis handout describes how young children may respond to disasters and other crises and suggests ways for parents or other caregivers to interpret their behavior and support them in coping. The handout uses the acronym SAFETY to help readers remember the tips provided.
View ResourceThis part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network's website defines childhood traumatic grief and explores its effects and possible interventions. It also links to related resources.
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