How Grief Is Impacting New Mexico’s Youth

In New Mexico, an estimated one out of seven children experience the death of a parent or sibling before graduating high school. National rankings also list the state high in violent crime and low in education. So how is grief impacting young students and families? This week on the podcast, Mickey Kivitz, the new Director of Education for the Grief Center, joins Gabby to discuss new efforts to reach grieving families in rural New Mexico and offer resources. He shares tips for talking to children about tough subjects, and the importance of peer connection. 

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