1 Author Title Dillon, Nathan, J 2025

The document titled 'Children and Grief: Information for School Counselors' by Nathan J. Dillon discusses the significant impact of loss on school-aged children, emphasizing the role of school counselors in supporting students through grief. It highlights various forms of loss, including death, divorce, and lifestyle changes due to disasters, and stresses the importance of creating a safe environment for children to express their emotions. The report reviews effective counseling techniques such as storytelling, journaling, and creative arts to help children cope with their grief. It also underscores the necessity for counselors to understand cultural differences in grieving processes and encourages collaboration with parents to support children's emotional needs.