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resources to assist educators and parents helping children in times of community crises


  • Adventist Resource
    Against Silence - A Meditation on Kosova Tertiary-Lifelong
    Osborn talks about Albanians and Serbians and how we see the suffering of the cross in the suffering of others.

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    Can You Hear Me Now? Psychological Issues in School Violence at Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Lifelong
    School violence is everyone's problem. This article provides an overview of the psychological issues in school violence, and provides practical suggestions for proactively preventing violence. Table 1 lists characteristics of school attacks and attackers....

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    Characteristics of Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Adolescents who Attempted Suicide Kindergarten-Lifelong
    Problem: Hispanic adolescent suicide attempts appear to have been understudied, while suicidal behavior continues to be a concern as a youthful phenomenon. The present study sought to contribute to the understanding of Hispanic youth suicide and its...

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    Children and Grief Preschool-Grade 12
    This 2006 NAD Teachers Convention break-out session presented the stages of grief and how children in their various developmental stages relate to it. It educates teachers and parents about the realities and emotions that children are experiencing when there...

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    Helping Children Deal with Death Preschool-Grade 8
    Parachin outlines practical ways to minister to grieving children. NOTE: Additional resources mentioned may not reflect an Adventist understanding of death.

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    Helping Children Deal with Death and Disaster Preschool-Grade 12
    Read how to help children deal with tragic disasters and death in their community, or as reported through media or friends.

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    I Miss Grandpa Grade 1-Grade 8
    Available freely online or in hard copy for purchase, this book is written from an Adventist perspective to help children understand death and eternal life.

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    JAE Editorial: Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of God's Children Kindergarten-Lifelong
    This editorial considers issues of school safety in the context of trusting God, while being prepared and preparing students to respond wisely to disasters that can and do befall schools. Articles in this issue: Preparing...

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    Living Beyond Grief Tertiary-Lifelong
    "Christians may believe that faith in Christ and the prospect of eternal life can take away the need to grieve, the need to cry, and the need to be fully human. But rather than denying the pain of the human predicament, it is faith and God’s enduring...

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    Recovering Peace After Tragedy Grade 7-Lifelong
    Darold Bigger shares his journey to forgiveness and personal peace, dealing with the murder of his daughter. "The story raises many questions that can bring children and youth to grips with the challenging journey toward peace after suffering a profound...

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    Shifting Our Lens - Practical Trauma-informed Approaches for Educators Kindergarten-Grade 12
    "Social-emotional learning. Diversity and inclusion. Trauma-informed education. These are buzzwords in education today, with interest growing as educators seek to support students and families amidst the realities of COVID-19’s ongoing ramifications....

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    The Young Peacemaker Grade 3-Grade 8
    Help your students develop conflict resolution skills using the excellent Young Peacemaker series. A parent/teacher manual, 12 student booklets and colorful chart can be ordered online, along with many other useful resources.

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    Tips - Talking About Terrorism and War with School-Aged Kids Kindergarten-Grade 8
    A short article that discusses how to talk to children about terrorism and war.

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    Training Young Peacemakers Kindergarten-Grade 12
    Peacemaking is an essential life skill for students of all ages. Marilyn Fargo addresses how teachers can integrate this important social skill into every aspect of the curriculum by sharing how she successfully implements concepts from The Young Peacemaker,...