In light of our community’s recent loss, and communication earlier today, we would like to share resources that may be helpful alongside our district’s planned interventions and supports.
Many families may be looking for ways to talk to their children about this type of loss. The resources below provide families with age/development-appropriate considerations:
Helpful Readings:
Talking to Children About Loss and Grief: National Alliance for Grieving Children
This resource breaks down recommendations by age/development.
Talking to Children About Loss and Grief: The Children’s Room
Should your child need more direct or individualized support, the following resources offer advice and services that may be helpful:
Local Agencies and Other Resources:
The Children’s Room - caring grief support for children, teens, and families: https://childrensroom.org/
Family-focused organization that provides support for the entire family including parent-specific resources, peer support groups, high-quality teen focused program, family nights, etc.
Care Dimensions, Danvers MA Grief Support in Massachusetts | Care Dimensions
Provides phone consultations, educational resources, individual counseling for children at home/school/or Care Dimensions office, individual counseling and support groups for adults, children’s bereavement groups, teen events, and family nights
In addition, as noted in our previous communication, APS mental health professionals will be available in the Doherty Media Center on Monday June 22 and Tuesday June 23 from 11:00am-3:00pm. If you have a question about supporting your child during the summer months, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you,
Rebecca Perry, Doherty Middle School Principal
Gina Hart, LICSW, LADC-1, MA-PGS
PreK-12 Social Work and Student Supports Program Coordinator
978-247-7056
Ryan Fielding, Psy.D., M.A.
APS Clinical Director
978-247-7054