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Grief in my Backpack

Welcome to Grief in my Backpack
Moving Through Modules
What to Expect
Why We Created Grief in my Backpack
Getting the Most out of the Course

Grief Theories and Models
What is Grief?
Theoretical Models of Grief
Phases, Stages, and Tasks Models of Grief
Dual-Process Model of Grief
Meaning Making and Meaning Reconstruction
Continuing Bonds
Module 1 Summary

How Grief Shows Up
Factors that Influence How Grief Shows Up
Loss and its Ripple Effect
Grief is Ongoing
How Grief Shows Up
How Grief Shows up for Children
How Grief Shows up for Teens
Grief Takes a lot of Space and Energy
We All Grieve Differently
Disenfranchised Grief
Module 2 Summary

Understanding Grief in Context
Implicit Bias
Diversity is Representation; Inclusion is Engagement
Humility
Self-Reflection on Culture and Values
Connecting Through Values
Module 3 Summary

Supporting Grieving Students
Where do We Start?
Start by Noticing
Case Example Part 1
Communication
Connection
Comfort
Case Example Part 2
Resilience
Become a Detective
Support System; Widening the Circle
Remember the Dual Process
Using Music and Art
The Rights of a Student Who is Grieving
Case Example Part 3
Continuing Bonds in the Classroom
So Many Questions
Create a Safe Base
Module 4 Summary

Creating Compassionate Classrooms
Compassionate Communities
Compassionate Classrooms
Compassion and Mindfulness
Self-Compassion
Sensory Overstimulation
Practical Ways to Reduce Overstimulation
Take Brain Breaks
Tools for Teens
Module 5 Summary

Processes & Protocols
Considerations
Path One
Path Two
Information Management
Considerations for Families
Considerations for Schools
Initial Supports: The Plan
Initial Supports: Individual and Group
Medium to Long-Term Supports
Honouring & Memorialization: Thinking Ahead
Honouring & Memorialization: Questions to Consider
Honouring & Memorialization: Successful Examples
Module 6 Summary
Grief in my Backpack Completion Survey

Understanding Grief in Context

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