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Bereavement support for children.

Mary Jo Auman¹

¹Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Reading, PA, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses

|January 27, 2007

Summary

Childhood bereavement, including the loss of a parent or sibling, can lead to significant psychiatric and behavioral problems. School nurses are crucial for identifying and supporting grieving children through assessments and referrals.

Area of Science:

Child Psychology
Pediatric Mental Health
School Nursing

Background:

Parental or sibling death is a major stressor for children.
Grief can result in long-term psychiatric issues and social dysfunction.
Close sibling relationships amplify the impact of loss.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the profound impact of childhood bereavement.
To emphasize the need for early identification of trauma in grieving children.
To underscore the role of school nurses in supporting bereaved children.

Main Methods:

Literature review on childhood bereavement and its effects.
Focus on the capabilities of school nurses in assessment and support.
Discussion of educational and counseling needs for grieving youth.

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Main Results:

Children experiencing loss are at risk for psychiatric and behavioral problems.
Lack of support exacerbates negative outcomes for grieving children.
School nurses can provide essential early interventions.

Conclusions:

Recognizing and addressing childhood trauma from loss is vital.
School nurses are key to providing timely bereavement support in schools.
Education and counseling are critical for helping children navigate grief.