These courses meet the qualifications for continuing education credits for school counselors, psychologists, school nurses, teachers, and school administrators.
Course Description
One in fourteen children will experience the death of a parent or sibling before the age of 18 (CEBM, 2019). According to a 2012 groundbreaking survey from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in partnership with New York Life Foundation, 7 out of 10 classroom teachers had a student who was grieving the death of someone significant in their classes in the past year and 93% of those teachers reported not receiving any childhood bereavement training. It was found that 63% of school staff reported that they would do more to support their students if they were trained. This course will offer psychoeducation, insights, and interventions to effectively support students who are grieving.
Educational Objectives
1. Determine prevalence and supportive strategies for grieving students
2. Identify key interventions to utilize in a school-setting after the death of a student or faculty member
3. Implement a bereavement plan of care for students who are impacted by grief and loss
Presenter
Melissa Lunardini, MA, MBA, is Children’s Bereavement Manager for The Elizabeth Hospice where she oversees the largest children’s bereavement program in San Diego and Southwest Riverside Counties, supporting children and their families through their grief journey. With focused interest in violent death, she is a sought-after crisis intervention resource for school professionals. Melissa is a national training consultant for Boys and Girls Club of America and serves on the Marketing Committee for the National Alliance for Grieving Children.
Target Audience
School counselors, psychologists, school nurses, teachers, and school administrators
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Registration fee will be refunded in full if cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the event.
Accommodations
To request accommodations for special needs, email the Program Administrator at [email protected].
Certificates
These courses meet the qualifications for continuing education credits for school counselors, psychologists, school nurses, teachers, and school administrators. A course completion certificate will be awarded at the end of the course in exchange for a completed evaluation form.
Grievances
To obtain the grievance policy or report at grievance, email the Program Administrator at [email protected].
For more information, contact 760.504.2303 or [email protected].
The Elizabeth Hospice (Provider 1000006) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for school counselors, psychologists, school nurses, teachers and school administrators. The Elizabeth Hospice maintains responsibility for the program and its content.