Resilient Together: Coping with Loss at School

An interactive role-play simulation to prepare schools for responding to a death in the school community. Teachers and administrators learn key elements of a crisis response plan, including postvention, and best practices for communicating with students and colleagues impacted by a loss in the school.

Assume the role of an educator or administrator in different situations related to the impact of a loss in the school community and how to prepare for a death in the school. Practice talking with virtual students and colleagues in role-play conversations.

TOPICS

Responding to a Death,

Crisis Response,

Postvention

TOPICS

Responding to a Death,

Crisis Response,

Postvention

USERS

Teachers,

School Administrators

USERS

Teachers,

School Administrators

SETTING

K-12 Schools

SETTING

K-12 Schools

DURATION

minutes

DURATION

minutes

Product Walkthrough

Select Your Simulation

Users select whether they are teachers or administrators, and their appropriate grade level (elementary, or middle and high school).

Introduction

Users are introduced to their virtual coach, Jackie, and learn how crisis response planning and a postvention plan can prepare and help a school community recover from a tragedy.

Elementary School Conversation Challenge: Aiden

A week ago, one of Aiden’s classmates drowned while on a family vacation. Today, he lashed out at another student during recess. Your goals are to check in with Aiden, help him put words to feelings, and if necessary, connect him with support services.

Middle and High School Conversation Challenge: Amy

Two weeks ago, one of Amy’s peers died by suicide. Since then, she’s been withdrawn in class. Your goals are to check in with Amy, acknowledge and normalize her emotions, and, if necessary, connect her with support services.

Conversation Challenge: Ms. Park

Following a student death by suicide at school, Ms. Park seems on edge. Your goals are to check in with Ms. Park, investigate signs of distress, and advocate for self-care.

Implementing a Plan

Learn about key elements of a crisis response plan and postvention that are vital to supporting the social and emotional health of your school community.

Conclusion

Virtual coach Jackie sums up the key learning objectives from the simulation.

Local and National Resources

Throughout the simulation, users have access to a PDF toolkit of best practices, printable summary, and other resources. Kognito customizes this web page for each client.

Product Resources

Product Sheet

An interactive role-play simulation to prepare schools for responding to a death in the school community.

Expert Panel

Richard Lieberman, MA, NCSP

Lecturer, Graduate School of Education, Loyola Marymount University

Scott Poland, Ed.D.

Professor, College of Psychology

Co-Director, Suicide & Violence Prevention Office, Nova Southeastern University

Testimonials and Videos

Kognito Trailer: Resilient Together: Coping with Loss at School