- National College Student Grief Awareness Week

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The goal of National College Student Awareness Week is to raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of coping with the illness or death of a loved one during college and to spread the word about National Students of AMF.

Many thanks to everyone who participated in National College Student Grief Awareness Week. Follow these links to see some of the activities that raised awareness of the prevalance and impact of college student grief:

University of Delaware
Grieving students remember loved ones

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Death, dying focus of UWGB grief group
Campus organization offers group support and encouragement to students after loss of a loved one

Alive Hospice
Riding the Storm Out: Songs of Life, Loss, Healing & Hope

North Carolina State University
Students of AMF raise grief awareness

Whether you are grieving, know someone who is, or just want to help spread the word about how together we cope with grief, we want you to take part in National College Student Grief Awareness Week. Here's what we did in 2010:

Each day of the week we'll suggest ways for individuals and groups to take action to raise awareness about college student grief.

Sunday, April 18
Educate others on the prevalence of college student grief

Monday, April 19
Share your own personal experiences or make an effort to listen to someone else’s

Tuesday, April 20
Show your support for those who are grieving; express your feelings of grief

Wednesday, April 21
Honor those whose loss we feel every day, those who are still with us, and those who make your day brighter

Thursday, April 22
Connect with someone who is grieving or someone who can support you in your time of grief

Friday, April 23
Serve others

Saturday, April 24
Thank everyone for their support

Download the 2010 National College Student Awareness Week Toolkit (below) for specific ideas on how you can take action, or come up with your own.

We have many opportunities for volunteers to help plan the week or become an Awareness Week Leader. All ages (not just college students) are welcome. If you would like to get involved or would like to receive specific Awareness Week updates, please email Staci at staci@studentsofamf.org.

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The following resources have been developed to assist you in promoting National College Student Grief Awareness Week:

Mission and ProgramsHistoryNational Volunteer StaffMessage from DavidMedia and AwardsNational Events- AMF Spring Soiree- National Conference on College Student Grief- National College Student Grief Awareness Week- Boot Camp 2 Build Chapters & 8KNewsletter Sign Up

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- Coping with an illness or death during college- A powerful testimonial about the impact of Students of AMF- 5 Feelings you may experience during grief- Dealing with the Surviving Parent- Myths about Grief- My Grief Rights- Tips for Living with Loss- Stressing Laughter- Understanding the grief process- Helping friends during times of grief- Other information and resources about grief

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