Former School Counselor & Teen Anxiety Expert Cynthia Coufal explores teen grief with author Clarissa Moll, who lost her husband in a hiking accident and co-wrote "Hurt, Help, Hope" with her grieving teenage daughter. Learn why euphemisms hurt more than help, what grieving teens actually want from friends and family, and how to prepare children for discussions about death. Moll shares research showing 50% of teen grief support drops after 3 months and offers practical ways to maintain meaningful connections with grieving students.
Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
2:15 Clarissa's personal loss
4:30 How to talk honestly about death with kids
8:45 Why teens need normal treatment while grieving
12:20 Supporting grieving students in school
15:40 Preparing for grief at milestones
18:55 Building grief companionship
Resources mentioned:
Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief
Hurt, Help, Hope: A Real Conversation About Teen Grief
Christianity Today's Surprised by Grief podcast
Clarissa's Website
If you’ve ever wished you had the right words to say when your child is spiraling… or wanted tools to support them without shutting them down… this workshop is for you.
This is the same approach I use in my 1:1 teen coaching program — and the #1 thing parents say they gain? Confidence. For themselves and their teens!
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