This course meets the qualifications for 4 hours of continuing education credit for school counselors, school 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
Presenters
Melissa Lunardini, MA, MBA, is the Children’s Bereavement Manager for The Elizabeth Hospice. She developed and oversees the largest children’s bereavement program in San Diego and Southwest Riverside Counties which supports 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 & Girls Club of America and serves on the Marketing Committee for the National Alliance for Grieving Children.
Jessica Porté, is School Group Coordinator for The Elizabeth Hospice where she oversees the school-based programming for over 20 school districts in San Diego and South Riverside County. She has nine years of experience specializing in supporting bereaved students. She is seasoned trainer both locally and nationally in childhood bereavement. She is a member of the National Alliance for Grieving Children and actively volunteers with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Target Audience
School counselors, psychologists, school nurses, teachers, and school administrators
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Registration fee will be refunded in full if canceled at least 24 hours prior to the event.
Accommodations
To request accommodations for special needs, email the Program Administrator at [email protected]
Certificates
This course meets the qualifications for 4 hours each of continuing education credit for school counselors, school 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 us at 760.504.2303 or [email protected]
The Elizabeth Hospice (Provider 100006) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. The Elizabeth Hospice maintains responsibility for the program and its content.
The Elizabeth Hospice, a nonprofit healthcare leader in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County, provides comfort and counsel to children and adults who are facing the challenges associated with a life-threatening illness and restores hope to grieving children and adults who are feeling lost and alone.
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