{"product_id":"30-minute-groups-grief-processing-emotions-honoring-memories-and-finding-hope-9781965066034","title":"30-Minute Groups: Grief: Processing Emotions, Honoring Memories, and Finding Hope","description":"\u003cp\u003e Loss is a universal experience that can profoundly impact a child's development and life experiences. The \u003ci\u003e30-Minute Groups: Grief\u003c\/i\u003e curriculum offers a compassionate and structured approach to help young learners process their grief and build resilience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Safe Space for Healing Through Loss\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This comprehensive curriculum provides a safe and supportive environment for students to explore their emotions, share their stories, and connect with others who understand. Through engaging activities and thoughtful discussions, children will learn valuable coping strategies and better understand their grief journey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features and Benefits: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngaging Activities: \u003c\/b\u003e Various interactive activities make working through grief roadblocks impactful and meaningful. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractical Tools: \u003c\/b\u003e Students will learn practical coping strategies, such as mindfulness and self-care practices. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmotional Support: \u003c\/b\u003e The curriculum fosters a supportive group environment where children feel safe to express their feelings and receive validation. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible Design: \u003c\/b\u003e The curriculum is adaptable to different group sizes and settings, making it easy to implement in various educational contexts. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eASCA(R)-Aligned: \u003c\/b\u003e The lessons align with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA(R)) standards, ensuring that the curriculum addresses important social-emotional learning goals. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10 Comprehensive Lessons: \u003c\/b\u003e Each lesson includes clear objectives, engaging activities, discussion prompts, and reflection questions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePermission and Completion Letters to send to caregivers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAttendance Logs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre- and Post-Surveys to measure the success of the programming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eResults Template to share with interested parties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopics Include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding Loss and Grief\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpressing Emotions Healthily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoping with Difficult Feelings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilding Resilience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHonoring Memories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinding Hope and Healing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The \u003ci\u003e30-Minute Groups: Grief\u003c\/i\u003e curriculum empowers students to navigate their loss with greater understanding, resilience, and hope by providing a structured and supportive approach to grief. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Makenzie Perkins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e National Center for Youth Issues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781965066034\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e 07 - 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Makenzie Perkins, M.S., currently serves as the Counseling and Threat Assessment Supervisor for Collierville Schools in Tennessee, where she coordinates school counseling, threat assessment, and crisis response. Previously, she was the Prevention Counselor at Collierville High School, supporting students and staff through complex mental health challenges and crises at Tennessee's largest high school. No stranger to loss and grief, Makenzie personally navigated the death of her sister while in high school, an experience that both shaped her and fuels her passion for this work. A National Certified Counselor, she holds both a Master of Science and Clinical Mental Health Specialist degree from the University of Memphis. Additionally, she is a Certified Master Trainer in Behavioral Threat Assessment through the Department of Homeland Security. 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