Being Grief Responsive In The Classroom - Brittany Collins

Published: March 10, 2022, 6:08 p.m.

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Brittany Collin\'s father died of breast cancer the summer before her sophomore year of high school, Like many students who are grieving, she had educators who responded in ways that were helpful and those who didn\'t know what to do or say. In the end, the most supportive reactions provided ongoing opportunities to express herself and connection with adults who cared. \\xa0
Brittany\\u2019s high school experience helped shape her educational and career choices, leading her to becom an author, educator, and curriculum designer. Her work focuses on supporting teachers and students\\u2019 social and emotional well-being, especially in times of adversity. Her new book, Learning from Loss, A Trauma-Informed Approach to Supporting Grieving Students is the culmination of this work. \\xa0
Follow Brittany on IG @griefresponsiveteaching & Twitter @brcollins27

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