Guidance for School Personnel: Students Who Had a Loved One Die in the Earthquake

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This guide informs teachers and school staff about how children and teenagers might respond after losing a loved one in an earthquake. It covers students' reactions to trauma and loss, the grieving process, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), signs of struggling with traumatic grief, and at-risk individuals. Teachers can offer support by creating a safe environment and being supportive listeners. They should watch for signs of distress like poor school performance or changes in behavior. The guide suggests maintaining routines and offering flexible assignments while encouraging positive coping skills. Staff should also take care of their own well-being and refer students needing extra help to counselors or mental health professionals.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Natural Disasters

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Bereavement; Child Behavior Disorders; Earthquakes; Educational Personnel; Grief; Mental Health; School Teachers; Schools; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Stress Disorders, Traumatic; Students

Institutions: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

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