Schools are often the first line of support for grieving children, alongside family systems.

Tamarack Grief Resource Center is dedicated to partnering with schools & organizations to support individuals and families through grief, trauma, and transition.

We would love to offer assistance & collaboration in your efforts to strengthen your school or community’s grief support resources! If you’d like to learn more, please contact us using the button below.

Classroom Guidance Activities 

Interactive, age-appropriate, & fun discussions and activities facilitated in the classroom, for K-12. These activities are designed to fit within a typical class period & are offered at no cost. Topics can be customized, & have included:

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  • Grief, Loss, Hope, & Healing

  • Honoring & Remembering

  • Mindfulness

  • Coping Skills

  • Suicide Prevention & Postvention

bereavement groups & mini camps

  • Age-appropriate bereavement groups and/or mini camps for students grieving the death of a family member or loved one. Mini Camps are one-time 3-hour programs, & groups are typically ongoing. Both can be customized for your school community. Offered at no cost.

    • Groups and Mini Camps are facilitated by trained TGRC staff members. We request at least one counselor or teacher also be present.

    • Held on school/org grounds. Lunchtime & after-school offerings have been well-attended.

Suicide Prevention Training for youth and adults

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  • Signs of Suicide (SOS) (for 6th-12th grade students) is an evidence-based program proven to reduce youth suicide attempts. Combining education & awareness, SOS helps youth become more able to identify warning signs of depression & suicide to help themselves and their peers through tough times. Offered at no cost, in-person or virtually.

  • Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) (for adults) is a suicide intervention & prevention training meant for adults, caregivers, or anyone over the age of 15. QPR teaches about the signs of suicide & ways to intervene in an empathetic and effective way. Offered at no cost, in-person or virtually.

New York life foundation grief sensitive schools initiative

TGRC is partnering with NYL Foundation to expand our reach and increase our impact. This partnership includes a 45-minute collaborative presentation by a TGRC staff member and a NYL agent, followed by a Q&A. Your school becomes eligible for a $500 unrestricted grant AND national recognition as a Grief Sensitive School. Offered at no cost, in-person or virtually.

In-Service Trainings for school personnel 

All presentations can be modified to meet the specific needs of individual organizations. Topics have included:

  • Considerations for Grief in Schools or at Work

  • Supporting Grieving Youth

  • The Dirt on Childhood Grief

  • Rooted in Hope: Supporting Schools After Suicide

  • RECHARGE: Care for the Caregiver

  • RECHARGE: Fostering Compassion Resilience

For more information, see our Professional Training Opportunities.

Parent Education Workshops

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Topics include:

  • Supporting Our Kids, Supporting Ourselves

  • Talking with Kids About Pervasive Illness and Death

  • Recreating the Holidays after Loss

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We will come to you! Please inquire if you are interested in partnering with us and located outside of Missoula, Kalispell, or Browning. 

Interested in TGRC supporting your school or community? Please reach out!

info@tamarackgrc.org

406-541-8472