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Grief Support

Discover a curated collection of free grief and loss counseling resources designed for educators, students, and parents. Access practical guides, interactive activities, and real-world scenarios to build emotional resilience and support healing. Gain actionable strategies for navigating tough conversations, fostering empathy, and creating a safe environment for growth and understanding.

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Navigating Grief and Loss

This lesson aims to help adults understand and process grief and loss through restorative practices and trauma-informed teaching. Participants will engage in active and collaborative learning to explore their emotions and develop coping strategies. This lesson is important as it provides a supportive environment for individuals to express their feelings and learn from shared experiences, fostering emotional resilience and healing.

Tier 1
2/25

Jeanette Flores Tyler

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NC Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist, Counselor

Coping with Grief: Understanding and Healing

This lesson aims to help 3rd graders understand grief and learn healthy coping mechanisms. It includes a video, discussions, and activities to support emotional well-being. By understanding grief and learning ways to cope, students can better navigate their emotions and support others going through similar experiences.

Tier 1
9/8

Gabriela Gonzalez

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TX Counselor

Grief Garden

In this lesson, 3rd graders will explore the concept of grief, learn healthy ways to express and cope with loss, and support each other empathetically. Building emotional awareness helps students understand their feelings and foster a caring classroom community. Session: 1 (30 minutes)

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts: Navigating Grief Together

This session is designed to help students work through personal grief in a supportive group environment, focusing on healing and emotional recovery. It’s important for providing a safe space for students to express their feelings and learn from each other. This lesson is aimed at 9th-grade students and will be conducted in a single 60-minute session, classified as Tier 2: Group support.

Tier 2
2/27
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Brittney Bullard

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NC Social Worker

Navigating Grief and Loss

This lesson helps students understand and navigate the complex emotions associated with grief and loss. Through a combination of video, reading, discussion, and a worksheet, students will explore healthy coping mechanisms and the importance of expressing emotions. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional resilience and empathy among students, providing them with tools to manage personal and peer experiences of loss.

Tier 1
2/25
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Courtney Fischer

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NY Social Worker

Hope After Loss

In this 30-minute Tier 3 individual support session, the teacher guides a 3rd grader through understanding and expressing their grief. Through empathetic conversation, creative expression, and coping strategies, students learn that it’s okay to feel sad and discover ways to remember and honor loved ones. This lesson helps students develop emotional awareness and resilience.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Grief: Feelings & Healing

This 30-minute Tier 2 lesson helps 3rd-6th graders understand what grief is, identify various emotions associated with it, and normalize their experiences after a loss. It provides a safe space for students to explore their feelings and learn healthy coping strategies.

Tier 2
9/29
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Ronica Lien

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CA Counselor

Grief: Our Shared Journey

In this single 30-minute lesson, 7th grade students will explore the concept of grief, learn why we all experience it, and practice healthy ways to express and cope with loss. This important lesson builds emotional literacy, empathy, and resilience by giving students tools to navigate their own feelings and support peers.

Tier 1
5/12
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maribel gonzalez

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CA Psychologist

Growing Through Grief

This 30-minute Tier 2 lesson for K-3 students helps them understand that grief evolves, and it's healthy to experience joy again. It focuses on finding hope and healing through various activities.

Tier 2
10/2
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Ronica Lien

E

CA Counselor

Growing Through Grief

In this 30-minute individual support lesson, a 2nd grader will explore feelings of grief, learn healthy coping strategies, and create a personal comfort toolkit. This lesson helps young students understand and express their emotions in a safe, supportive one-on-one setting.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Navigating the Waves of Grief

This lesson is designed to help 11th-grade students process and understand grief over five 30-minute sessions. It focuses on providing individual support to students experiencing grief, offering them tools and strategies to navigate their emotions. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students with coping mechanisms and emotional resilience, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.

Tier 3
4/9
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Adam Sipes

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CA Counselor

Coping with Grief

This lesson helps students understand and cope with the emotions they may experience when dealing with a sick family member, particularly focusing on grief. It includes a video and a worksheet to provide students with practical coping strategies. This lesson is important as it equips students with emotional tools to handle difficult situations, promoting emotional resilience and well-being.

Tier 1
2/25

Tiffany Thornton (Gargano)

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MA Counselor, Social Worker

Understanding Grief: A Gentle Journey

This lesson is designed to help a 5th-grade student understand and process grief, particularly in the context of their teacher experiencing a death in her family. It will provide a safe space for the student to explore emotions and learn coping strategies. This individual session will last 30 minutes and aims to offer emotional support and understanding.

Tier 3
4/28
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Michael Aboulafia

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MA Psychologist

Supporting Friends Through Grief

This lesson helps 5th graders understand grief and how to support a friend who has lost a parent. Through a combination of video, discussion, and activities, students will learn about the emotions associated with grief and practical ways to offer support. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy, emotional intelligence, and supportive peer relationships, which are crucial for social development.

Tier 1
2/25
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Joleen Shillingford

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NY Counselor

Healing Hearts: Understanding Grief

This lesson helps middle school students understand grief as a normal, complex human emotion. It provides coping strategies and fosters empathy, promoting emotional well-being and a supportive classroom environment. Designed for a single 25-minute session.

Tier 1
9/24
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Rocio

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CA Social Worker, Counselor

Finding Light After Loss

In this 85-minute Tier 1 lesson, students aged 9-12 will explore healthy ways to understand and cope with grief—whether their own or a friend’s. By building empathy, sharing experiences, and practicing supportive communication, students will gain strategies to navigate difficult emotions and strengthen classroom community.

Tier 1
8/25
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rconsidine

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MA Counselor

Healing Hearts: Understanding Grief and Loss

This 3-session lesson for 1st graders focuses on helping students understand and cope with grief and loss. Through engaging activities, games, and discussions, students will learn to express their feelings and develop empathy. Each session lasts 30 minutes and is designed to provide individual support, making it suitable for Tier 3 interventions.

Tier 3
3/13

Delilah Murray

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NY Counselor

Healing Through Reflection: Navigating Grief

This individual lesson provides a supportive framework for a 9th-grade student to gently explore and process their feelings of grief after the passing of a peer. It offers a structured yet flexible space for emotional reflection and coping, designed for a single 15-minute session.

Tier 3
9/30

Elizabeth

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IL Social Worker

Healing Through Grief

In this one-session, 30-minute lesson, 7th-grade students will explore healthy ways to understand and cope with grief. They’ll learn emotional vocabulary, share experiences in a safe space, and develop personal coping strategies. This Tier 1 lesson fosters social-emotional wellness and equips all students with tools for real-life challenges.

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Path to Healing

A one-on-one grief planning session for 9th graders returning to school after a close loss. This individual Tier 3 support template guides educators/counselors through a 30-minute session to help students identify needs, set self-care strategies, and establish a support network.

Tier 3
8/25
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rconsidine

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MA Counselor

Grief and Loss Support Group

This is a six-session plan designed for 8th graders who have experienced the death of a loved one or other significant loss. The sessions aim to provide a supportive space for students to express their emotions, process grief, and find support among peers. Each session will last 45 minutes.

Tier 2
2/25
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Britton Smith

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TX Counselor

Finding Hope After Loss

In this 30-minute individual support session for 7th graders, students will explore healthy ways to understand and cope with grief. This lesson helps students recognize their feelings, learn coping strategies, and develop a personalized action plan to navigate loss.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Navigating Grief and Loss

This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to the stages of grief and explores how individuals cope with loss differently. Through interactive activities, students will learn to identify and express their emotions healthily. Understanding grief is crucial for developing empathy and emotional intelligence, which are essential skills for personal growth and social interactions.

Tier 1
2/25
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Yolanda Greene

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NC Instructor

My Grief Journey: Healing My Heart

This individual lesson helps a 6th-grade student process the grief of losing their godmother by identifying emotions and exploring healthy coping strategies. It provides a safe, supportive space for difficult conversations and emotional resilience building. This lesson is designed for one 30-minute session.

Tier 3
9/18
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Allison Russell

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MA Counselor

Healing After Loss

In this sensitive, one-session lesson, a teacher or counselor will support a 4th grader who experienced the death of their dog this morning. Through targeted activities and guided reflection, the learner will express emotions, understand the grieving process, and begin to develop healthy coping strategies. Duration: 15 minutes.

Tier 3
8/29

Shannon Bohlken

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TX Counselor

Coping with Grief: Healthy Strategies

This lesson introduces 10th-grade students to healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with grief, such as journaling, art, and talking to a trusted adult. By engaging in these activities, students will learn to express their emotions constructively and find support within their classroom community. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills to manage emotional challenges and fosters a supportive environment.

Tier 1
2/25
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Yolanda Greene

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NC Instructor

What Is Grief?

This lesson helps K-3 students understand what grief is and how it feels to experience sadness due to loss. It provides a foundational understanding of emotions related to loss in a supportive group setting over 30 minutes.

Tier 2
9/30
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Ronica Lien

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CA Counselor

Riding the Waves of Grief

In this six-session course, high school students will explore the emotional journey of grief, learn healthy coping strategies, and build supportive connections. Through discussions, activities, and reflective exercises, they’ll develop resilience and feel empowered to navigate loss in their lives.

Tier 1
8/5
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Tamera Jenkins

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TX Counselor

Navigating the Loss

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group session, 8th graders explore healthy ways to cope with grief through discussion, reflective activities, and peer support. Understanding grief helps students process emotions, build resilience, and support each other.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Finding Light After Loss

A 30-minute individual support session guiding 8th graders through understanding and coping with grief. This session helps students recognize grief emotions, learn healthy coping strategies, and create personal action plans for emotional support. Appropriate for Tier 3 one-on-one counseling.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Riding Grief's Waves

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 6th graders will explore what grief is, learn healthy strategies for coping with loss, and practice empathy in supporting themselves and others. This foundational social-emotional learning lesson helps students recognize feelings, build resilience, and foster a compassionate classroom community.

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts: Coping With Loss

This 30-minute Tier 2 lesson for 7th-grade students provides a safe space for small groups to explore and understand the complex emotions associated with grief and loss. It helps students develop coping strategies and recognize healthy ways to process their feelings, fostering emotional well-being and resilience.

Tier 2
9/25
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Consuelo Kloncz

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CA Counselor

Healing Hearts: Coping With Loss

This 30-minute Tier 1 counseling session for 5th-grade students provides a safe space to explore and manage emotions related to loss, fostering healthy coping strategies and peer support. It's crucial for helping students navigate grief in a supportive environment.

Tier 1
10/1
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tyler.hackett1

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NY Social Worker

Coping with Loss

This lesson helps Freshman and Sophomore students process the death of a friend or classmate. It provides a safe space for students to acknowledge their grief, understand common reactions to loss, and explore healthy coping strategies. This session is designed for small groups (Tier 2) and will take approximately 30 minutes.

Tier 2
9/30

mmanning

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IL Social Worker

Healing Hearts: Coping with Loss

This lesson helps 8th-grade boys process grief related to the loss of a classmate or close friend. It aims to normalize grief, explore emotions, teach coping skills, and provide a creative outlet for expression. Designed for a 45-minute group session (Tier 2).

Tier 2
Today

vbissonnette

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CA Counselor

Understanding Grief and Coping Strategies

This lesson introduces 6th and 7th graders to the concept of grief and loss, focusing on understanding emotions and learning healthy coping strategies. Through age-appropriate discussions and activities, students will gain tools to express their feelings and seek support, fostering emotional resilience and mental health awareness.

Tier 1
2/25

Jeanette Flores Tyler

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NC Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist, Counselor

Talking About Our Loss

This 30-minute lesson for K-3 students provides a safe and supportive environment for them to openly share their feelings and memories related to loss. It helps students understand that grief is a natural process and encourages healthy emotional expression.

Tier 2
10/2
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Ronica Lien

E

CA Counselor

Honoring Our Classmate

In this 30-minute lesson, 4th graders will explore feelings of grief after losing a classmate, share memories, and learn healthy coping strategies. This Tier 1 classroom session fosters emotional support and community by providing safe discussion, a reflective reading, and meaningful activities.

Tier 1
6/24
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AROSENSHINE

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MA School Administrator

Understanding Grief: A Journey

This lesson aims to help 7th graders understand and process grief through discussion, video, and collaborative activities. By exploring the grieving process, students will learn that grief is a natural and personal journey. This lesson is important as it provides students with tools to express their emotions and seek support, fostering emotional resilience and empathy.

Tier 1
2/25

Jeanette Flores Tyler

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NC Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist, Counselor

Understanding Grief: A Journey

This lesson aims to help 7th graders understand and process grief through discussion, video, and collaborative activities. By exploring the grieving process, students will learn that grief is a natural and personal journey. This lesson is important as it provides students with tools to express their emotions and seek support, fostering emotional resilience and empathy.

Tier 1
2/25

Charles Douglas

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NC Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts

In this 30-minute lesson, 4th graders will explore healthy ways to cope with grief and support each other. Students will understand what grief is, identify feelings, and learn comforting strategies. This Tier 1 lesson fosters empathy, emotional resilience, and classroom community.

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

When Hearts Feel Sad

In this 30-minute kindergarten lesson on grief, students will learn about feelings of loss, express emotions through conversation and a hands-on activity, and explore ways to support themselves and friends. This lesson builds emotional literacy and empathy, helping young learners navigate and articulate difficult feelings in a safe classroom environment.

Tier 1
6/3

Delilah Murray

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NY Counselor

Healing Hearts

In this individual support session for a kindergarten student, we explore understanding and expressing grief through storytelling, art, and comforting activities. This 30-minute Tier 3 lesson helps the child identify feelings, practice coping strategies, and feel supported in processing loss.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Understanding and Processing Grief

This lesson aims to assist middle school students in understanding and processing grief, specifically the grief related to the loss of a guardian. Using trauma-informed teaching strategies and experiential learning, students will learn how to recognize and handle their emotions in a supportive environment. Through discussion, an activity, and a video, students will be encouraged to acknowledge their feelings and learn coping mechanisms. This lesson is essential as it provides a safe space for students to explore a difficult and often isolating experience, fostering emotional resilience and community support.

Tier 1
2/25
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Sierra Phelps

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MI Counselor

What Is Grief, Really?

In this 30-minute lesson, 7th graders will explore the concept of grief, its emotional impact, and healthy ways to cope and support peers. Understanding grief builds empathy and equips students with tools to navigate loss in their own lives.

Tier 1
6/4
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Molly Naxera

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MO Counselor

Finding Light in Darkness: Coping with the Loss of a Peer

This lesson is designed for 11th-grade students to provide emotional support and coping strategies specifically for dealing with the death of a peer. It focuses on helping students process their grief, share their feelings, and build resilience through open discussion in a supportive environment. The session is tailored for a small group and lasts 30 minutes.

Tier 2
3/11
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Crystal Jackson

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NY Social Worker

Journey Through Grief

In this four-session Tier 2 small-group series, elementary students will explore what grief is, share feelings, learn healthy coping strategies, and build hope for the future. This program fosters emotional literacy, peer support, and resilience in 30-minute sessions.

Tier 3
8/20
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Ryan Diaz

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CA Counselor

Healing Together

In this 30-minute lesson, 7th-grade students learn compassionate ways to support peers grieving the loss of a classmate. Through guided discussion and a collaborative activity, students build empathy, share feelings, and practice supportive strategies. This foundational social-emotional lesson fosters a caring classroom community.

Tier 1
6/24
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AROSENSHINE

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MA School Administrator

Grief's Journey: Healing Hearts

This individual lesson helps 3rd-grade students understand and cope with grief after the loss of a grandparent. It focuses on identifying emotions, healthy coping strategies, personal strengths, and the importance of support systems over a single 15-minute session.

Tier 3
10/2

RaShanda Hartman

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NY Social Worker

Feeling Clouds

In this 30-minute Pre-K group session, students will learn about feelings of sadness and grief, and explore simple coping strategies through stories, play, and art. Understanding grief early helps children recognize emotions and find comfort, building emotional resilience.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

When Hearts Hurt

A 15-minute individual grief support session designed to help a 5th grader understand and express feelings of loss. This Tier 3 intervention builds coping strategies through discussion, journaling, and an engaging activity, fostering emotional resilience and connection.

Tier 3
8/19

Oracio Garza

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AZ Counselor, Social Worker

Healing Hearts

This lesson plan is designed to help a kindergartner cope with the loss of a parent through engaging and supportive activities. It includes a game-based activity, a simple worksheet, and a reading component that the mother can easily facilitate at home. The lesson aims to provide comfort and understanding, helping the child express emotions and begin the healing process.

Tier 3
2/25

Stacie Browne-Gallagher

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NY Counselor, Psychologist, General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist, School Administrator

Healing Hearts: Navigating Grief and Emotions

This 6-session individual lesson plan is designed for 2nd graders to help them process grief and work on emotional regulation and impulse control. Through engaging activities, worksheets, and games, students will learn to understand and manage their emotions in a supportive environment. This lesson is crucial for building emotional resilience and coping skills at a young age.

Tier 3
3/7

Suani Lopez

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CA Social Worker

Staying Connected

This 30-minute lesson for K-3 students in a small group setting helps children explore healthy ways to remember loved ones through traditions and keepsakes. It provides strategies for coping with grief by fostering connections to positive memories.

Tier 2
10/1
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Ronica Lien

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CA Counselor

When Hearts Feel Heavy

In this 30-minute individual support session, a first grader will learn to understand and express feelings of sadness and grief in a safe, nurturing environment. Through guided activities and reflective journaling, the student will identify emotions, develop coping strategies, and feel heard and supported—building foundation for healthy emotional growth.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Understanding Grief: A Journey of Healing

This lesson introduces 6th-grade students to the concept of grief, helping them understand the stages and how to cope with the loss of a loved one. Through discussions and activities, students will learn to express their emotions and identify supportive resources. This lesson is important as it equips students with emotional tools to handle loss, fostering resilience and empathy.

Tier 1
2/25
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Shaniquia Bethany

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TX Counselor

Feelings Garden

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, kindergarteners will explore the concept of grief through a garden metaphor, learning to recognize and express feelings of loss. This lesson helps students build emotional awareness and empathy, supporting their social-emotional development in a safe classroom environment.

Tier 1
6/4
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Molly Naxera

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MO Counselor

Navigating Grief and Loss

This lesson introduces 9th grade students to the concept of grief and loss, focusing on understanding the stages of grief and how individuals cope differently. Through discussions and activities, students will learn to identify and express their emotions in a healthy manner. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and empathy, helping students navigate personal and social challenges related to loss.

Tier 1
2/25
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Yolanda Greene

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NC Instructor

Coping with the Grief of Losing a Pet

In this lesson, students will learn about grief and how to cope with the loss of a pet. They will share their experiences, learn healthy coping strategies, and understand the importance of support systems. This lesson is crucial as it helps students process their emotions in a healthy way and find solace in a supportive environment.

Tier 1
9/16
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Kyle MacDougall

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TX Counselor

When Sadness Visits

In this 30-minute Tier 2 lesson, small groups of 3rd graders will learn healthy ways to cope with grief and sadness. Students will explore feelings, express memories, and practice strategies for comfort. This lesson builds social-emotional skills, empathy, and resilience.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Navigating the Waves of Grief: Understanding the Grief Cycle

This lesson is designed for a small group setting to help students understand the grief cycle. In a 45-minute session, students will explore the stages of grief, discuss their feelings, and engage in an activity to personalize their understanding. This lesson is important as it equips students with emotional awareness and coping strategies, fostering resilience and empathy.

Tier 2
3/24
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Jennifer Marries

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AZ Counselor

Healing Hearts

This individual lesson supports a 2nd-grade student coping with the loss of her grandmother. It aims to help her express feelings and remember her loved one in a healthy way. This 15-minute session is designed to be gentle and comforting, providing a safe space for emotional processing.

Tier 3
Today
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Jessica Valentin

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MA Counselor

Healing Hearts

In this 15-minute Tier 1 lesson for 7th graders, students learn about grief, recognize their feelings, and practice a simple coping strategy. This brief exercise fosters emotional awareness and peer support—essential life skills for adolescence.

Tier 1
9/2
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Zerica Bills

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TX Counselor

Hope Blooms Anew

This 30-minute lesson for 3rd-6th graders helps students understand that grief is a process that evolves over time and that experiencing hope and joy is a natural and important part of healing. It equips them with strategies to identify and nurture sources of hope, fostering emotional resilience and a positive outlook amidst loss. This lesson is designed for a small group (Tier 2) setting and is suitable for 1 session.

Tier 2
9/29
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Ronica Lien

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CA Counselor

Helping Our Sad Hearts

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 1st graders learn what grief is, explore safe ways to express sadness, and support classmates who feel sad. Helping Our Sad Hearts builds emotional vocabulary, fosters empathy, and equips young learners with coping strategies for loss or big emotions.

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Weathering Loss Together

In this 30-minute group session, 5th graders will explore healthy ways to understand and cope with grief. Through discussion, creative activity, and reflection, students will gain strategies to support themselves and peers dealing with loss.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts

In this 30-minute individual session, a 4th grader learns to understand and express feelings of grief, explore healthy coping strategies, and create a personalized grief-support plan. This lesson empowers students to navigate loss with emotional resilience and self-awareness.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts Circle

In this one-session Tier 2 support group, 8th graders who have lost a loved one to suicide will come together to share experiences, learn coping strategies, and build peer support. This 45-minute session creates a safe, trauma-informed space for emotional healing and resilience-building.

Tier 2
6/12
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Brie Hokama

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UT Counselor, Paraprofessional

Understanding Grief Through Stories

This lesson introduces students to the concept of grief through a short story. It aims to help students recognize and understand the emotions associated with grief, fostering empathy and emotional awareness. This lesson is important as it provides a safe space for students to explore and express their feelings, which is crucial for their emotional development.

Tier 1
2/25
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Shaniquia Bethany

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TX Counselor

When Goodbyes Hurt

In this 30-minute individual support session for 4th graders, students will explore their feelings about losing a family member, learn healthy ways to express grief, and build coping strategies. This lesson provides a safe space for one-on-one support and helps children understand and manage emotions after a loss.

Tier 3
8/13
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scline

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TX Counselor

What is Grief?

This lesson helps K-3 students understand loss and feelings of sadness. It provides a foundational understanding of grief in an age-appropriate manner. This lesson is designed for a 30-minute group session (Tier 2).

Tier 2
9/29
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Ronica Lien

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CA Counselor

Finding Light After Loss

In this single 30-minute Tier 2 group session, 7th graders will explore healthy ways to understand and cope with grief. This lesson builds emotional resilience, fosters peer support, and equips students with practical strategies for processing loss in a safe, guided environment.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Coping with Grief and Loss

In this lesson, high school students will explore the stages of grief and learn strategies for coping with loss. The lesson will begin with an introduction to the topic, followed by a video on the five stages of grief. Students will then engage in a guided discussion to share their experiences and thoughts. Finally, they will learn and discuss various coping strategies to manage their emotions and support their mental well-being. This lesson is crucial as it provides students with the tools and support needed to navigate one of life's most challenging experiences.

Tier 1
2/25

Colleen O'Donoghue

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MI Counselor

Echoes of the Heart

A one-on-one Tier 3 grief counseling session designed for a 9th-grade student, empowering them to identify and process emotions, externalize grief, and develop personalized coping strategies. This 30-minute session equips the counselor with a structured plan and materials to guide the student toward self-compassion and resilience.

Tier 3
7/15

C Canaan

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AL Counselor

Heart Healers

In this 30-minute, small-group lesson, 4th graders learn healthy ways to cope with grief by sharing feelings, practicing supportive listening, and creating personal memory tokens. This Tier 2 session helps students process loss, build empathy, and develop emotional resilience.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Moving Forward with Love

This 30-minute Tier 2 (Group) lesson for K-3 students helps them process grief by learning to say goodbye to a loved one while keeping love in their hearts. It provides emotional support and practical coping strategies.

Tier 2
9/29
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Ronica Lien

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CA Counselor

Understanding Grief: A Gentle Exploration

This lesson aims to help a 4th-grade girl understand and process the grief associated with the loss of her father. Through a carefully selected video and guided discussion, the lesson provides a safe space for the student to explore her feelings and learn healthy coping mechanisms. This lesson is crucial as it offers emotional support and encourages the student to express her feelings, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.

Tier 3
2/25
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BOB ALLAIN

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NC Counselor

Understanding Grief Through Games

This lesson introduces students to the concept of grief, helping them understand and express their feelings through a supportive and engaging environment. Using a combination of trauma-informed teaching and game-based learning, students will explore their emotions and learn coping strategies. This lesson is important as it provides a safe space for students to discuss and process grief, promoting emotional well-being and encouraging them to seek help if needed.

Tier 1
2/25
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Hazel Boatwright

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NC Social Worker

Heart to Heal

In this single 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 8th graders will learn practical strategies to recognize and cope with grief. This important session fosters emotional resilience, empathy, and peer support at a developmentally appropriate level.

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts

In this 30-minute small-group lesson, first graders will explore what grief is, identify their feelings, and learn simple strategies to cope when someone they love is gone or things change. This lesson builds emotional awareness, encourages peer support, and equips students with heart-centered tools to navigate loss. Tier 2 supports focus on a small group setting.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Journey Through Loss

In this individual 30-minute session, a 6th grader will explore the emotions of grief and loss through guiding discussions and reflective activities. This lesson provides a safe space to identify feelings, learn coping strategies, and begin building resilience—critical skills to support emotional well-being.

Tier 3
8/26

RACHEL ZARAGOZA

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CA Counselor

Understanding and Coping with Grief

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to the concept of grief and provides them with strategies to cope with it. Using a combination of restorative practices, trauma-informed teaching, and game-based learning, students will engage in a discussion, watch a video, and complete a reflective activity. This lesson is important as it equips students with the emotional tools to handle loss and trauma, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence.

Tier 1
2/25
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Marshetta Wheeler

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TX Counselor

Healing Hearts

In this 30-minute, one-on-one session for 2nd graders, students will learn to understand and express grief through drawing, sharing memories, and simple coping strategies. This individual Tier 3 support lesson helps young learners recognize their feelings and develop healthy ways to remember loved ones.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts: Navigating Loss and Building Coping Skills

This lesson is designed for 5th-grade students to help them understand and cope with the loss of a loved one. It focuses on developing emotional resilience and practical coping strategies in a sensitive and supportive environment. This individual lesson aims to provide personalized support to students dealing with grief, helping them to express their feelings and find comfort.

Tier 3
3/4

Brian Anderson

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NY Instructor

Inner Compass

A Tier 2 small-group lesson guiding adults through grief navigation and boundary setting using a structured emotional compass framework. Audience: Adult Small Group, Sessions: 1, Duration: 45 minutes.

Tier 2
8/27
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Margy Shah

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NC Social Worker

Healing Through Play

This lesson helps an 8-year-old boy understand and cope with grief, focusing on the loss of a sibling. It incorporates emotion scaling, somatic tracking, and connection strategies through play therapy techniques. This individualized session is designed for one 45-minute session.

Tier 3
Today

vbissonnette

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CA Counselor

When Hearts Hurt

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 5th graders explore healthy ways to understand and cope with grief. Students will learn what grief is, share emotions safely, and practice coping strategies. This lesson helps build emotional resilience and classroom community.

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Building Resilience: Coping with Loss

In this lesson, students will explore strategies to cope with loss and build emotional resilience. Through interactive activities and role-playing, they will practice empathy and learn how to support themselves and others during difficult times. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills to manage emotions and challenges effectively.

Tier 1
2/25
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Zerica Bills

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TX Counselor

Healing Hearts

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group lesson for 2nd graders, students learn simple, supportive ways to understand and express feelings of grief. Through interactive activities and guided discussions, children build emotional resilience and peer support skills.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Heart Helpers

In this 30-minute Tier 2 small group lesson, kindergarteners will learn to understand and cope with feelings of grief through storytelling, discussion, and a hands-on craft. This lesson is important to help our youngest learners express emotions, build empathy, and develop basic coping skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Feelings Flower

A gentle 30-minute lesson for Pre-Kers to recognize and express feelings of grief through stories, activities, and discussions. This Tier 1 lesson builds emotional literacy, supports social-emotional development, and helps children feel seen and comforted.

Tier 1
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Healing Hearts

This lesson provides a gentle, supportive framework for an individual Kindergarten student to understand and express their feelings of grief. It helps them process their emotions in a safe and structured way, acknowledging their experience and offering coping strategies. This is a 1-session, 30-minute individual lesson.

Tier 3
9/29

Karen Suttle

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MA Counselor

When Hearts Feel Heavy

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 2nd graders, students explore the concept of grief, learn to identify and express their feelings, and practice healthy coping strategies. This lesson fosters emotional awareness and supports social-emotional learning, helping students navigate loss and change.

Tier 1
5/14
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maribel gonzalez

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CA Psychologist

Why Do We Grieve?

A targeted quiz-based workshop in small groups exploring the science of grief, building emotional literacy, and guiding 11th graders toward meaningful support strategies. This Tier 2 lesson helps identify student understanding and next steps in grief counseling through interactive assessment and discussion in a 30-minute session.

Tier 2
5/13

Camryn

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FL General Education Teacher

Remembering Our Pets

This lesson helps 3rd grade students process the grief of losing a pet. Through a guided discussion and a reflective worksheet, students will explore their feelings and learn healthy ways to express and cope with their emotions. This lesson is important as it provides a safe space for students to share their experiences and develop emotional resilience.

Tier 1
2/25

Tiffany Thornton (Gargano)

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MA Counselor, Social Worker

Healing Heartbeats

This lesson is designed for a second-grade boy struggling with the death of his grandmother. It aims to help him understand and express his feelings about grief in a supportive, individualized setting. This single session is 30 minutes long and provides strategies for coping and remembering his grandmother.

Tier 3
9/25

donisha.michie

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NY Social Worker

Healing Hearts

In this 8-session interactive grief and loss group for 4th-6th graders, students will explore emotions, share experiences, and build coping skills through discussions, readings, activities, and games in 20-minute sessions. This group support lesson fosters emotional resilience and peer connection with minimal writing demands.

Tier 2
9/22

michelle.schutz

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CA Counselor

Weathering the Storm

In this single 30-minute, one-on-one session, students will learn healthy ways to process and cope with grief. This lesson helps a 6th grader understand emotions tied to loss and develop personalized strategies for emotional well-being, promoting resilience and self-awareness.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Understanding Suicide Risks

This lesson aims to educate military caregivers on the risks of suicide among active duty members, veterans, and themselves. It will provide insights into identifying warning signs, understanding contributing factors, and exploring preventive measures. This lesson is crucial as it empowers caregivers with knowledge and tools to support their loved ones and themselves effectively.

Tier 1
2/25

heather Diehl

Instructor

Healing Hearts Together

In this 30-minute session, 6th graders in a small group explore healthy ways to cope with grief through discussion and creative activities. This lesson fosters emotional support and equips students with strategies to express and manage their feelings.

Tier 2
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Pressure Points

In this interactive 60-minute adult session, learners will identify personal stress triggers and practice basic coping strategies. Building stress awareness fosters resilience and supports long-term mental well-being.

Tier 1
9/8
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Clairence Oktober

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NM Social Worker, Parent

Grief Quest Journal

A self-guided journal for an 11th grader to navigate grief & loss through structured prompts and coping challenges in individual 30-minute sessions. This Tier 3 resource empowers students to reflect and heal at their own pace.

Tier 3
5/13

Anna Dinardo

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OH Counselor

Healing Hearts

In this one-session, 30-minute individual lesson, 5th graders learn healthy ways to cope with grief and loss through expressive activities and reflection. This lesson provides a safe space to acknowledge feelings, share memories, and develop personal coping strategies.

Tier 3
5/23

Alyssha Walker

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TX Behavior Interventionist

Heartprints

An individual Tier 3 workbook to help an 8th grader track personal grief triggers and practice coping strategies over multiple daily 30-minute sessions. This workbook builds self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience through structured check-ins, tracking, journaling, and reflection.

Tier 3
5/20
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Mikaela Secore

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NY Counselor

Healing Hearts: Coping with Loss

This lesson helps students understand and cope with the emotional loss of having an incarcerated parent. Through experiential learning, students will explore their feelings, learn coping strategies, and engage in collaborative activities to support each other. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional resilience and providing a supportive environment for students facing such challenges.

Tier 1
2/25
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Courtney Fischer

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NY Social Worker

Coping Strategies: Navigating the Loss of a Furry Friend

In this lesson, 3rd-grade students will explore specific strategies to cope with the loss of a pet, fostering resilience and emotional growth. This lesson is essential for providing concrete tools to manage difficult emotions, helping students build resilience and emotional intelligence. It is designed for a small group setting, lasting 30 minutes, and is classified as Tier 2: Group support.

Tier 2
3/25

Carla Eliezer

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NY Social Worker, Counselor

Building My Coping Toolbox

This 30-minute, single-session lesson for students in grades 3-6 focuses on teaching healthy coping strategies to manage feelings of grief. Students will learn and practice various techniques to help themselves feel better when experiencing sadness.

Tier 2
9/29
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Ronica Lien

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CA Counselor

Healing Hearts

In this 6-session series, K–2 students will explore feelings of grief after losing a loved one. Through stories, games, and creative activities, children learn to identify emotions, practice coping skills, and support each other. Each 30-minute lesson combines structured routines (warm-up, lesson, activity, game, cool-down) culminating in a heartfelt class project.

Tier 1
8/14

Ro Dixon

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NJ Social Worker

Grief Counseling Simulation

This lesson involves a simulation-based activity where students role-play as grief counselors and clients. Through this exercise, students will learn effective communication and empathy skills, which are crucial for interpersonal relationships and emotional intelligence. The lesson includes feedback sessions to help students reflect on their performance and improve their skills, making it a valuable experience for personal and professional development.

Tier 1
2/25
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Stephanie Cordero

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TX Counselor

Navigating Grief's Storm: Anger

This 30-minute individual session for an 8th-grade girl helps her understand and express anger in healthy ways after the loss of her father. It provides tools for emotional regulation and self-compassion, crucial for navigating complex grief.

Tier 3
Today

joana_valencia

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CA Counselor

Talking About Loss

This 30-minute lesson, designed for 3rd-6th grade small groups, encourages open discussion and safe sharing about grief. It helps students understand and express their feelings surrounding loss in a supportive environment.

Tier 2
9/29
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Ronica Lien

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CA Counselor

Understanding Grief: The Science Behind It

In this lesson, students will delve into the science of grief, exploring both its physiological and psychological impacts. They will learn how grief affects the brain and body, and discuss various coping strategies. This lesson is crucial for helping students understand the natural process of grief and equipping them with tools to manage it effectively.

Tier 1
2/25
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Yolanda Greene

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NC Instructor