Write a reflection paper (2-3 pages) about the experience, including about any issues, needs, conflicts, theories that you have experienced through attending the session, as well as learned in the readings or class discussions to date. Start the paper with a brief introduction about the support group.

 Death Dying & Grief in Pediatric Care

Contact your local Child Life, Hospice, or Compassionate Friends (agency supporting families after the loss of a child – the link will take you to their “find a local chapter” page) to find a local grief support group. Share with them that you’re a studying Death Dying & Grief in Pediatric Care and ask if they allow students to attend a single session as an observer. We suggest you contact early, as it may take some time to find an appropriate group and time to participate.

Attend a support session. Ask in advance if they prefer you to observe or participate.

Write a reflection paper (2-3 pages) about the experience, including about any issues, needs, conflicts, theories that you have experienced through attending the session, as well as learned in the readings or class discussions to date. Start the paper with a brief introduction about the support group (child life, hospice, compassionate friends, etc).

If you haven’t yet completed your observations for the Support Group assignment, as observations likely aren’t an option this week UNLESS you’ve found an online group to observe, I’d absolutely allow you to complete an interview (by phone or email is fine) with someone who leads a support group….your interview should include (but not be limited to) these questions…..how do they structure their support group, the training they went through to prepare for this role, and any advise they’d give someone starting in the field….