WELLBEING

In this edition of SchoolTV - GRIEF & LOSS

Grief is a natural response to loss. The more significant the loss, the more intense the grief is likely to be. Children and adults grieve differently due to their developmental stage, and this can prove difficult for parents to understand.

Young children fluctuate in and out of the stages of grief rapidly, as they may not comprehend the permanency of death. They express their grief more physically. Teens on the other hand may not know how to express their grief and will need some space to process their loss. Some may choose to grieve alone, not wanting to stand out or be seen as not coping. Whilst others, who may have a greater understanding, can start to question their own mortality.

In this edition of SchoolTV, parents can learn how to acknowledge their child’s feelings and the best way to support them through grief.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback.

If you have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact me via wellbeing@mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to the Grief & Loss edition of SchoolTV:

https://mckinnonsc.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/grief-loss

Kind Regards 

Patty Etcell

Student Wellbeing Coordinator