How Grief Is Impacting New Mexico’s Youth
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – 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 also shares tips for talking to children about tough subjects, and the importance of peer connection.
“I am able in my position to drive, bring resources, deliver trainings,” said Kivitz. “Especially the training for schools and staff are really helpful because a lot of schools don’t teach about grief.”
Listen to the full discussion above or check out the video version of the podcast on the KRQE YouTube channel.
Download new episodes of the New Mexico News Podcast every Tuesday, starting around 5:30 a.m., Mountain time. Episodes are available on most podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Podbean among others. The podcast is also now available in a video version on KRQE’s YouTube page.
Having trouble finding the show? Try searching your favorite podcast player with the term “KRQE” or “New Mexico News Podcast” (without the quotes). You can also use the links above to find the podcast on each service or listen to the audio player at the top of this post.
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