I just got off the phone with the principal of the school I work at. (I'm a history teacher). One of my best and brightest students has suffered a terrible tragedy. Just before school started in August this girl lost her father. He was a firefighter and was killed in the line of duty. Yesterday she and her mom were in a bad car crash. Her mom was killed instantly (car was apparently t-boned on the driver's side) and the girl was trapped in the car for twenty minutes before they were able to get her free. She was relatively uninjured. (Sprained wrist and bruised ribs and collar bone from the seatbelt plus some cuts). So basically this girl lost her father and has now watched her mom die. What can I say to her? She'll be living with her grandmother and they intend to keep her at her school to maintain what continuity they can. What words can I offer her in this really tough time. She's 13 and the guidance that is offered her can make or break her handling this. Any advice?
2006-11-12 10:24:56 · 7 answers · asked by bubb1e_gir1 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
She also has a ten year old brother and a four year old sister.
2006-11-12 10:27:27 · update #1
The school therapist knows and will be working with the family to get all three kids counseling. I work for an amazing school district and the school will offer to pay for professional therapy.
2006-11-12 10:35:01 · update #2
It was so painful tragedy but she need someone to comfort, encourage and guiding her to hold on and continue to have a better life and a better future. Tell her that she's not alone where this kind of tragedies had happen there are such younger children too.Tell her to be strong take care of herself, tell her you can be a good mother to her if she feel like talking with her lost mother, you can be as a good friend if she need a friend. you can be a good advicer if she need some advice too.
2006-11-12 13:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is really tragic. I feel so bad for her right now. Just let her know you are there for her. Just tell her one day after class that you are there to talk to if she needs you. That way she knows you're available. Don't try to push her to talk about it, because it may make things worse. Just keep your door open for her.
2006-11-12 10:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by shootingstar0212 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest something along the lines,"Your loss, (her name) is enormous; may God Almighty comfort you, for I don't know how."
Ask if you may hug her and if she will allow it, give her a long maternal hug (never mind the modern guidelines). Thank you for caring she will need it.
2006-11-12 10:41:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 23:41:20 · answer #4 · answered by daw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let her know that you are there for her if she ever needs to talk. Teachers are important people in childrens lives. She will be happy that you care for her, maybe give her your phone number if she ever wants to talk to you, outside of school.
2006-11-12 12:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you know the best thing to do for this girl and family. go and give the whole family hugs. and tell them you are there for them.
that's a hard . i'm sorry for the kids and family. they will ask for help. god bless .
2006-11-12 10:41:31 · answer #6 · answered by cutemay1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋