Date of Award
Spring 5-14-2021
Document Type
Project (696 or 796 registration)
Degree Name
Master of Science in Counseling
Department
Graduate Studies
Committee Chair
Taryn Akgul
Keywords
Throughout the Counseling and Student Affairs program, we have been urged to discover areas of concern that may not be addressed to the level they deserve. As a current elementary school teacher who is going through the program, I have noticed a lack of support for our elementary students who are grieving a loss of some manner. Grief has a tremendous impact on our bodies, not only mentally and emotionally, but physically as well. The effects of grief can be significant and possibly even life altering, especially if support is not provided during the grieving process. With this in mind, I have decided to create a small-group curriculum for upper elementary students who are grieving a loss. The curriculum is intended to assist school counselors in providing grief support to their elementary students when needed in order to support and help the students as they go through their grief journey.
Abstract
Throughout the Counseling and Student Affairs program, we have been urged to discover areas of concern that may not be addressed to the level they deserve. As a current elementary school teacher who is going through the program, I have noticed a lack of support for our elementary students who are grieving a loss of some manner. Grief has a tremendous impact on our bodies, not only mentally and emotionally, but physically as well. The effects of grief can be significant and possibly even life altering, especially if support is not provided during the grieving process. With this in mind, I have decided to create a small-group curriculum for upper elementary students who are grieving a loss. The curriculum is intended to assist school counselors in providing grief support to their elementary students when needed in order to support and help the students as they go through their grief journey.
Recommended Citation
Dobmeier, Jessica, "Grief Small Group Curriculum: Small Group Activities for Upper Elementary Students Dealing with Grief" (2021). Dissertations, Theses, and Projects. 488.
https://red.mnstate.edu/thesis/488