LEARNING CHALLENGES:
traumatic events
The majority of District School Boards in Ontario have
Traumatic Event Response Teams who provide immediate support,
direction and resources for principals and school staffs
following a traumatic event (e.g., the death of a student
or board employee). Teams are made up of a variety of board
employees, including principals, vice-principals, teachers,
guidance counsellors, social workers, and school psychology
personnel. By providing support and suggestions (e.g., information
on the developmental processes of death and grieving) team
members are able to utilize their areas of expertise to build
a supportive environment and enhance the social and emotional
well-being in the affected school and community.
Useful Resources:
Canadian Mental Health Association
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Canadian Psychiatric Association
Suicide Information and Education Center
Youth Suicide Prevention: A Parent's Guide
Association of Death Education and Counselling
The Child Survivor of Traumatic Stress
