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

27.32 – How to Talk to a Counselor or Trusted Adult About Death: Opening up about grief to an adult can feel intimidating, especially if you’re unsure what to say. Start small—describe the moment you miss most or the feeling that repeats daily. Counselors don’t expect polished stories; they listen for emotions behind words. Their role isn’t to fix but to help you understand your inner chaos. You can cry, sit quietly, or change subjects mid-sentence—honesty matters more than order. Trusted adults help translate pain into language that feels safe. Even if you think they won’t understand, give them the chance; empathy often surprises us. Talking doesn’t erase loss, but it keeps it from bottling up. Over time, their feedback teaches you coping tools to balance school, sleep, and stress. Reaching out proves strength, not weakness. Guidance exists to lighten your emotional load so you can carry memory without collapsing beneath its weight.

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

Our platform is HIPAA, Medicaid, Medicare, and GDPR-compliant. We protect your data with secure systems, never sell your information, and only collect what is necessary to support your care and wellness. learn more

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