Guidance
A sudden loss can have a strong emotional effect in students. Please listen to what your child may have to say regarding the death and discuss his/her feelings and reactions. Sudden death is always a painful experience to understand. Your child may experience signs of stress which may include:
- Changes in sleeping habits, difficulty sleeping
- Inability to concentrate
- Absentmindedness
- Thoughts about death or dying
- Isolation
- Withdrawing from normal activities and friends
- Guilt
- Fearfulness and worry
- Confusion
Please refer to the resources for students and families dealing with grief and contact your child's School Counselor with any concerns.
