Discussing grief and grieving with children at school

What is it about?

How do 10- to 11-year-old children in Cyprus perceive the concepts of grief and grieving - the impact that an intervention program had on children’s emotions and behavior.

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Why is it important?

The findings suggest that the intervention had a constructive impact on children’s understandings of grief and grieving along two important dimensions. First, the intervention helped children better define emotional responses to loss (grief). Second, children seemed to overcome their anxiety while talking about grief and grieving and were able to share relevant personal experiences. The study has important implications for curriculum development, pedagogical practice, and teacher training on death education.

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