What can we do to help our grieving children cope with the stress, hardship and change that comes when we experience a death in our families or community? How do we support them during this extremely difficult time while still managing our own feelings of grief and carrying the responsibilities of our homes?

This e-learning course, Weathering the Storm: Parenting Grieving Children, developed in partnership with The Children and Youth Grief Network, will help parents of grieving children and youth – many of whom are also grieving themselves, navigate the unfamiliar territory of providing care after someone has died.

By completing this course, learners will:

This course is stacked with information and resources to help you through this difficult time and because the Grief Journey is so unique and personal for each individual, we invite you to complete the lessons at your pace and in the order you prefer.

We wish you and your family wellness and peace in your journey.

Please note that much of the information in this course is taken with permission from A Handbook for Supporters: Extending Compassion & Care to Grieving Youth and A Handbook for Volunteers: Supporting Children Grieving the Dying and Death of a Loved One by The Children and Youth Grief Network.

*The Children and Youth Grief Network is a collaboration of 13 agencies across Peel, Halton & the GTA. Visit their website to learn more about their partners and how they can help: www.childrenandyouthgriefnetwork.com or connect with them on social media:

Facebook: @childrenandyouthgriefnetwork &
Twitter: @c_grief

If you would like more information, please contact info@childrenandyouthnetwork.com

We would like at acknowledge and thank The Children and Youth Grief Network for their time and contributions to this e-learning course. In addition. we would also like to express our gratitude to the parents and volunteers who generously and courageously shared their own personal grief journeys and made our People’s Perspective videos possible. Thank you as well to Tory Hagerman and Candace Ray for sharing their experiences from working with grieving families as well as their expertise for the People’s Perspective – A Word from Counsellors videos.

Tory Hagerman is a Certified Child Life Specialist and Registered Early Childhood Educator. She has spent the last 12 years working with a diverse group of children and families in both clinical and community settings. Most recently, she has worked with Gilda’s Club of Greater Toronto, and The Children and Youth Grief Network. She has extensive experience engaging children in play-based learning and emphasizes inclusion and accessibility in all of her work. Tory is passionate in ensuring every child, youth and family has access to honest, appropriate information around grief and bereavement.

Candace Ray is the Director of Services and Operations at the Lighthouse for Grieving Children in Oakville, Ontario where she oversees the provision of bereavement support services for over 350 participants annually and coordinates community education and training initiatives. With over 30 years in social work and public education, Candace has supported children and their families facing a range of life challenges in both community and educational settings. Candace serves on the development team of Canadian Virtual Hospice’s KidsGrief and is a founding partner of the Child and Youth Grief Network.

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