When students experience a bereavement, guidance counsellors often play a crucial role in providing support. “Responding to Student Grief: Guidance Counsellor's Role, Boundaries, and Best Practices” will explore practical strategies to navigate these sensitive situations and explore theory underpinning our responses. This session will explore how to offer compassionate, appropriate support, collaborate with families and staff, and understand the limits of the guidance counsellor’s role in the grieving process.
Aoife Lynam,Assistant Professor in Psychology of Education in the School of Education,Trinity College Dublin
Aoifes Ph.D. Research (2012-2015) was awarded two scholarships and focused on the experiences of bereaved young people in Irish schools. She also serves on the Advisory Board of Irish Childhood Bereavement Network and continues to research lived experiences of grief.
