Video 4

Speaking Grief (56 min)

Speaking Grief explores the transformative experience of losing a family member in a grief-avoidant society. It validates

grief as a normal, healthy part of the human experience rather than a problem that needs to be "fixed."

https://speakinggrief.org/documentary

Reading

KinderCare Learning Companies and Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families. (2019). The

youngest grievers: A guide for loss & life transitions. National Alliance for Children's Grief.

https://www.dougy.org/assets/uploads/The-Youngest-Grievers Book.pdf

1. State the name of the video you reviewed. Why did you select this video? (2 marks)

2. Based on the video and reading, what's it like to experience grief and loss? How do young children experience grief and

loss? (Be thorough and summarize/describe grief based on the video and reading. Use APA in-text citations to support

ideas and examples from the video and reading.) (6 marks)

3. How can early childhood educators support grieving children and families? (Consider educator attitudes, beliefs and

knowledge, cultural responsiveness and inclusion, relationships/interactions, learning environment, materials, books,

resources, COVID, etc. Ideas to support children and families should show reflection, insight, understanding of self and

familie. Ideas should be clear, relevant, and meaningful.) (6 marks)

4. What is ONE community support service in Toronto that is available to help grieving children and families? (Include

the name of the community support service and the link. Describe the community support service. The community

support service should consider families, and it should be relevant and meaningful.) (3 marks)/nFormat

APA (include a cover page, in-text citations, and references page), 11-point font, Calibri, 1-inch margins, double spaced,

1½ to 2 pages; Please use a Q & A format. (3 marks)