FOREWORD by Kenneth J. Doka SECTION 1: Foundational Knowledge to Support Bereaved Students at School 1. The Importance of Supporting Bereaved Students at School Jacqueline A. Brown and Shane R. Jimerson 2. Defining Loss: Preparing to Support Bereaved Students Tina Barrett and Lindsey M. Nichols 3. Cognitive Developmental Considerations in Supporting Bereaved Students Victoria A. Comerchero 4. The Importance of Assessment in Supporting Bereaved Students Catherine B. Woahn and Benjamin S. Fernandez 5. The Importance of Consultation in Supporting Bereaved Students Jeffrey C. Roth 6. Cross-Cultural Considerations in Supporting Bereaved Students Sandra A. López 7. Family Considerations in Supporting Bereaved Students Melissa J. Hagan and Allie Morford 8. The Role of Digital and Social Media in Supporting Bereaved Students Carla J. Sofka SECTION 2: Interventions to Support Bereaved Students at School 9. Using Grief Support Groups to Support Bereaved Students Renée Bradford Garcia 10. Using Cognitive and Behavioral Methods to Support Bereaved Students Rosemary Flanagan 11. Using Bibliotherapy to Support Bereaved Students Ellie L. Young, Melissa A. Heath, Kathryn Smith, Afton Phillbrick, Karli Miller, Camden Stein, and Haliaka Kama 12. Using Music Therapy-Based Songwriting to Support Bereaved Students Thomas A. Dalton and Robert E. Krout 13. Using Play Therapy to Support Bereaved Students Karrie L. Swan and Rebecca Rudd 14. Using Creative Art Interventions to Support Bereaved Students Grace Zambelli 15. Using Writing Interventions to Support Bereaved Students Lysa Toye and Andrea Warnick 16. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Support Bereaved Students Tyler L. Renshaw, Sarah J. Bolognino, Anthony J. Roberson, Shelley R. Upton and Kelsie N. Hammons

Selling point: Focus on foundational knowledge and practical, easy-to-implement strategies Selling point: Contributing authors from a wide diversity of backgrounds, from university faculty and practicing school psychologists to licensed therapists and registered nurses Selling point: Provides school-based professionals with strategies that can be used to support students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs

Jacqueline A. Brown, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in School Psychology at the University of Montana and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Her interests include school-based bereavement support, crisis prevention and intervention, and resilience in school-age youth. Shane R. Jimerson, PhD, is a Professor of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Jimerson is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and recognized by The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress as a Board Certified Expert and Diplomat, and is included in their international registry of Experts in Traumatic Stress with specialization in working with children, families, and schools.

Selling point: Focus on foundational knowledge and practical, easy-to-implement strategies Selling point: Contributing authors from a wide diversity of backgrounds, from university faculty and practicing school psychologists to licensed therapists and registered nurses Selling point: Provides school-based professionals with strategies that can be used to support students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse needs