“As an educator with over a decade of experience, I found Kristin's presentation deeply impactful, both professionally and personally. Her emphasis on avoiding figurative language when discussing loss with young children, and steering clear of phrases like 'gone to a better place,' was particularly significant. This approach fosters a more sensitive and supportive environment for students, enabling them to process grief in a healthier way. The insights shared were not only enlightening but also practical, offering tools and perspectives that I can readily apply in my work with students and my personal life.”

“Attending Kristin’s training was an incredibly impactful and meaningful learning experience! Through her training I gained valuable knowledge, insights, and practical tools to best support bereaved students. Prior to her training and the Grief Sensitive Schools Initiative, I had not been offered opportunities to engage in professional learning to support grieving students, leaving me feeling unsure as to what to say or do. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity. I now feel equipped with the tools and resources to provide compassionate and supportive care to students experiencing grief.”

“Kristin’s session on grief in the classroom was one of the most beneficial I have attended in recent years. As an educator of 30+ years, I have been faced with many situations where I’ve been unsure if my message was correct or beneficial for the child. Kristin was able to guide me through a variety of situations that occur in the classroom and provided me with strategies to best support my students.”

"Acknowledging and supporting students in grief is not a skill many educators feel equipped or trained to do. Yet, its prevalence among school-aged youth makes it a critical component of our work. Hearing Kristin share key features of grief and steps to support students with significant loss was invaluable professional learning I will recall and use for the rest of my career. Kristin's knowledge about bereavement is comprehensive, but her gift of beautifully weaving in personal experiences and examples helped me better understand the topic and its impact. Her passion for the topic radiates in her presentation - it was captivating. She is single-handedly making a difference for students and empowering teachers through this initiative."

“Listening to Ms. K-B's presentation about grief has helped me as a teacher to better understand how difficult grief can be for students. It also made me better understand how I can talk to grieving students and offer support to make a difference in their lives.”

“We were fortunate to have Kristin come and talk to our Child Psychiatry trainees at Vanderbilt Medical Center about grief and how to talk to kids and families about grief in the clinical setting.  Even as medical professionals trained in helping kids navigate emotions and feelings, discussing bereavement and grief can be challenging and it can be hard to know where to start and what to say.  It was so helpful to learn from Kristin about different theories of grief, what is normal for a child to experience/exhibit when they are grieving, and what language to use when speaking to a child who is grieving.  These are tips and tools we will continue to use over and over throughout our time in clinical practice. “