Children Also Grieve: Talking About Death And Healing
by Linda Goldman /
2005 / English / PDF
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"Children Also Grieve" is an imaginative resource, fully
illustrated with color photographs, that offers support and
reassurance to children coming to terms with the loss of a close
friend or relative and to adults who are supporting them through
their bereavement. The combination of narrative and interactive
memory book in the first part of the book, is designed to be read
and worked through by children. The story tells of the experiences
of Henry, the dog of a family whose grandfather has died. During
Henry's progress through the different stages of bereavement, he
learns strategies for coping with his grief. At various stages of
the story, Goldman provides readers with the opportunity to share
their own reactions to loss through words and pictures, using
specific prompt questions that encourage the exploration of
different facets of grief. The second part includes a list of
useful vocabulary, to help children express their feelings about
bereavement, a bibliography of other useful resources for both
children and adults, and a section that will help adults to
understand and aid children throughout the grief process. This last
section also explains the approach taken in the story, details
typical responses to bereavement, and discusses useful ways in
which adults can discuss and share grief with children. This book
is an invaluable tool for bereaved children and those who care for
them.
"Children Also Grieve" is an imaginative resource, fully
illustrated with color photographs, that offers support and
reassurance to children coming to terms with the loss of a close
friend or relative and to adults who are supporting them through
their bereavement. The combination of narrative and interactive
memory book in the first part of the book, is designed to be read
and worked through by children. The story tells of the experiences
of Henry, the dog of a family whose grandfather has died. During
Henry's progress through the different stages of bereavement, he
learns strategies for coping with his grief. At various stages of
the story, Goldman provides readers with the opportunity to share
their own reactions to loss through words and pictures, using
specific prompt questions that encourage the exploration of
different facets of grief. The second part includes a list of
useful vocabulary, to help children express their feelings about
bereavement, a bibliography of other useful resources for both
children and adults, and a section that will help adults to
understand and aid children throughout the grief process. This last
section also explains the approach taken in the story, details
typical responses to bereavement, and discusses useful ways in
which adults can discuss and share grief with children. This book
is an invaluable tool for bereaved children and those who care for
them.