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Grief in School-Aged Youth
Jennifer Edwards1, Misty Stone1, Hallie Bartlett1
1Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|March 21, 2023
Summary
Children and adolescents experience grief differently based on development. School teams can provide crucial support for healthy coping and improved well-being in grieving youth.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Grief is a natural response to loss, impacting individuals across all ages.
- Children and adolescents navigate grief according to their developmental stage.
- External support is vital for fostering healthy coping mechanisms in young people experiencing grief.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the developmental nature of grief in children and adolescents.
- To emphasize the importance of appropriate support systems for grieving youth.
- To explore the role of the interprofessional school team in supporting students experiencing grief.
Main Methods:
- This study synthesizes existing research on grief in pediatric and adolescent populations.
- It examines developmental considerations in the grieving process.
- It reviews the potential impact of school-based support interventions.
Main Results:
- Grief manifestation and processing vary significantly with age and developmental stage in youth.
- Adequate support facilitates healthier coping strategies and emotional acceptance.
- Interprofessional school teams are well-positioned to provide essential support.
Conclusions:
- Understanding developmental differences in grief is crucial for effective intervention.
- School-based support can significantly enhance the well-being and academic success of grieving students.
- A collaborative, interprofessional approach is recommended for supporting youth through grief.
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