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Being a More Effective Supporter

The complexities in children’s lives might make the supporter’s task feel a little intimidating, but much has been written to prepare supporters and give them the perspective they need. These resources offer some ideas and approaches.

When it comes to supporting others, no skill or knowledge is ever wasted.

Article for Supporters

"10 Things Grieving Children Want You to Know," from the Eluna Network

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Listening on Repeat

A guide on effective listening, from the National Alliance for Children's Grief

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Ways to Empower Children to Heal

A bookmark with ideas for adult supporters, from the Eluna Network

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Tools for Early Childhood Professionals

Tools from the National Association for Children of Addiction

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Supporting Students After a Death

Tips for teachers and school personnel, from the Dougy Center

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Helping the Grieving Student

A resource called "Helping the Grieving Student: A Guide for Teachers," developed by the Dougy Center

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Concerns About Your Child’s Mental Health?

An article for concerned parents developed by Sesame Workshop

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What Mental Health Workers Want Parents to Know About Anxiety

From Sesame Workshop

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Support for Children in Crisis Situations

For response teams, from the National Association for Children of Addiction

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Mental Health and Social Media

This is a discussion guide for families, developed by the National Association for Children of Addiction

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Social Media and Teen Mental Health

Guide for caregivers from the Family and Youth Services Bureau

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Community Toolkits

A collection of toolkits from the Dougy Center for community members who support children in grief

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Hope and Healing for Kids

Children's Program Kit, National Association for Children of Addiction

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50 Ways to Care for Yourself While Caring for Others

Ideas for self-care from Good Grief

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How to Squash ANTs

A guide for helpers in countering automatic negative thoughts

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