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Grief Support

Grief Support Resources

Below is a list of resources which may help parents and caregivers to support children in the grieving process.

"Talking with Children" published by the Coalition to Support Grieving Students.

"Addressing Grief" published by the National Association of School Psychologists

"Advice on Funeral Attendance" published by the Coalition to Support Grieving Students.

"What Not to Say" published by the Coalition to Support Grieving Students.

"When Terrible Things Happen: For Students" published by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

"Connecting with Others: For Students" published by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

"Helping Children Cope with Loss, Death, and Grief" published by The National Association of School Psychologists.

Additionally, if you are interested in grief counseling services, please contact your child's counselor, the school social worker, or school psychologist.

Here you will find articles on coping with grief after traumatic loss.

This link is on the Hospice Buffalo website - https://www.hospicebuffalo.com/services/grief-support/

This link is to American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-And-Grief-008.aspx

In Case of an Emergency

Crisis Services 716-834-3131

Spectrum Cares 716-882-4357

Emergency Suicide Hotline 988

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