Stories written by Pamela Gabbay, Ed.D., F.T.
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Returning to School After a Suicide Loss: For Teens
Returning to school after losing someone to suicide can be stressful for teens. Their peers will frequently ask a lot of questions about who died and how they died. It is recommended that teens have an idea, in advance, about how they might want to answer these questions.
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Returning to School After a Suicide Loss: For Younger Children
One of the primary things parents and caregivers can do is to open a dialogue with children about returning to school. This gives the child an opportunity to express how they’re feeling and any concerns they have.