Childhood traumatic grief: a groupwork curriculum for children and teens

This project was a collaborative effort and both researchers brought unique perspectives, ideas, and strengths to the forefront of this project. Both researchers were responsible for conducting surveys, collecting literature, and creating the project. The Childhood Traumatic Grief Group (CTG) Work Curriculum for Children and Teens is intended for use with those that have recently experienced the death of a loved one and are suffering from symptoms of grief and trauma. CTG is a relatively new topic, so this study was exploratory in nature. Information was gathered from texts, professional journals, art therapy curriculums, and professional interviews as well as the writer's personal experiences working with grieving children. Implications for social work and recommendations for future grief curriculums are also discussed.