🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

27.25 – Holidays, Birthdays, and Anniversaries After Loss: Special dates can reopen wounds just when you thought they’d closed. The calendar itself becomes a reminder of absence, and celebrations feel incomplete. Planning ahead helps; decide whether to honor traditions or create new ones. Lighting a candle, visiting a favorite place, or sharing stories can bring comfort amid tears. Expect emotional waves and allow flexibility—plans can change depending on how the day feels. You don’t owe constant cheer; authenticity matters more. Surround yourself with people who understand or choose solitude if that feels right. Anniversaries can transform from dread to tribute when framed as days of reflection instead of sorrow. Over time, these moments evolve into gentle check-ins with memory rather than painful explosions of grief. The love behind each date remains, guiding you to celebrate existence rather than only loss, blending remembrance with resilience year after year.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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