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death and bereavement  

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  • To effectively assist a student in dealing with a death, the school psychologist must have an understanding of the student's developmental level and an understanding of the bereavement process. This article reviews the role of the student's developmental level in coping with grief, the bereavement process, and bereavement programs available within the schools.Children's Understanding of Death from a Developmental PerspectiveChronological age, cognitive and socioemotional development, culture, and experiences all influence a child's understanding of death. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Psychology; Death and Bereavement]

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