CCCRC/WFRC Grief and Loss in Young Children – Online

Death and loss is a part of life that affects young children. The emotional pain of a child who has lost a loved one makes it tempting to avoid the subject or to try to distract the child. When a loss is not addressed appropriately by adults it may leave the child feeling confused or promote a feeling of distrust. While we would all like to shield children from grief, the reality is that they will all experience it at one time or another. This sessions will define most common times of grief and loss for young children, identify stages of grief, discover ways young children react behaviorally to grief and loss, and determine ways to support children through this process.

Presenter: Renae Lingafelt Beeker, Cherie White, HSB Specialist

Child Care Resource Center

Cost; Free

2.0 DEDEE credit hrs.

This event is designed to be an interactive experience and requires full participation including dialogue response and virtual tools during the slide presentation. Participants should choose electronic devices that allow them to see, hear and participate in the full event. Smart phone and tablet apps may be limited in their functionality and compatibility with this learning platform. Credit for the course will not be given to participants that are not actively participating. through the dialogue/chat boxes and interactive tools.

Technology needs required:

•Computer with internet connection

• Computer with audio/ability to watch & listen to a video online

• Keyboard/mouse (laptop with mouse pad)

• Telephone or computer with microphone and speakers

• Attendees can join Zoom from a Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or Android device

Please note: Participating in training while in the classroom may be violation of child care licensing rules. We encourage all participants to arrange to be relieved from child staff ratio to be fully present in the training. Active participation during the live event is required to receive DCDEE credit for this class.