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Grief Counseling

School Support

In the event of a school tragedy: The District Emergency Counseling Support Team provides assistance for school principals and staff in effectively supporting students experiencing a traumatic incident, including death or loss. Please call the district point person at 503.347.1438 any time the nature of the tragedy is so great that your school resources may not be able to effectively respond to the need.

District Emergency Counseling Support Memo – Sept 2011 (pdf)
Guidelines for Responding to a School Tragedy that Occurs During the Summer (pdf)
Guidelines for Responding to a Tragedy in the Schools – Summary Sheet (pdf)

Helping Children with Tragedies and Afterward

In the event of major trauma: Trauma is a unique psychological event. Exposure to these events leaves most people with a variety of distressing reactions.

Trauma (pdf)
School-wide Management in the Aftermath of Trauma (pdf)
Coping Strategies for Children Following Trauma (pdf)
Some Helpful Strategies Following Trauma (pdf)
If a Loved One has Suffered Trauma (pdf)

Crisis Management Workbook (pdf)