Tag Archives: grief listening
The school was once a safe learning community. This is no longer true. Bullying, fights, assaults, school shootings — the school has become the daily scenario of violent incidents. Young people are injured and sometimes killed. They see others harmed … 
Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak whispers the o’er-fraught heart and bids it break. ? William Shakespeare by Sharon Strouse, author of Artful Grief: A Diary of Healing It’s part of life. Someone special died today. Someone’s father or mother, …
How do we grieve? Awkwardly. Imperfectly. Usually with a great deal of resistance. Often with anger and attempts to negotiate. Ultimately, by surrendering to the pain. ? Melody Beattie Elisabeth K?bler-Ross, in her book, On Death and Dying, defined the five stages …
Active listening is listening with the purpose of understanding – not replying. This creates an atmosphere of caring, respect, and positive problem-solving. How to Listen to Your Teen by Amanda Kowal, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Human Development & Family Studies, Human …