Grief & Holidays

Dealing with grief while navigating the typical challenges of being in high school can be very stressful and overwhelming.  I wish none of you had to say good-bye to a loved one who has died and yet the statistics about how often this happens are daunting.  According to the Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model, 1 out of every 12 children in the US will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the time they reach 18 years.  Not to mention all of the other loved ones who play an important role in your lives.  There are no words that can take away the pain or make life return to the way it was after the death of someone you love, but I can promise you never have to walk through this experience alone.  I am here to listen and care and to support you as you learn to live life with grief.

As we head into the winter holiday season, for those students who have experienced the death of someone important to them, the holidays combined with grief can be incredibly challenging.  In recognition of the difficulties that grief during the holidays can create, we will be hosting a Holiday & Grief Workshop on December 7th for students to join in to learn more about what to expect when grieving during the holidays and ways to honor the memory of a loved one during the holidays.  If you are a student who is living with grief this holiday season, please reach out to me so that I can add you to our holiday & grief workshop list.  I'd love for you to participate with us!