It is difficult to know what to say or do to help a grieving child. As adults, we tend to avoid the subject of death as much as possible. Where a grieving child is concerned, we may avoid it even more, in case we do more damage to their already fragile state.
If you know a child who is grieving and you want to help, the suggestions given in ’10 Ways to Help a Grieving Child’ will help you…
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Author : National Alliance for Grieving Children Staff
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Summary : The death of a family member or friend has a lasting impact on the lives of children. Often, families are at a loss as to how to talk to their children about death, and how to engage them in end of life rituals. "When Someone Dies" is an activity book for children that also provides valuable information to parents and caregivers about how grief impacts children, and offers guidance about how adults can connect with children on the very difficult subjects of death, dying, and bereavement.
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Author : Dougy Center
Genre : Bereavement in adolescence
Summary : This guidebook presents 35 simple and practical suggestions for supporting a child who is grieving. Drawn from stories, suggestions and insight shared by children and their family members at Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families, this book explores behaviors and reactions of children at different ages and stages of development; outlets for children to safely express their thoughts and feelings; and ways to be supportive during difficult times, such as a memorial service, anniversary or holiday.
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Author : James P. Emswiler
Genre : Family & Relationships
Summary : Give your child the help and support needed to cope with grief and loss. Guiding Your Child Through Grief, by the founders of the New England Center for Loss & Transition and The Cove, a highly praised program for grieving children, takes away the uncertainty and helpless feelings we commonly feel as we reach out to children who mourn. This caring and compassionate guide offers expert advice during difficult days to help a child grieve the death of a parent or sibling. Based on their experience as counselors--and as parents of grieving children--the authors help readers to understand: The many ways children grieve, often in secret Changes in family dynamics after death--and straightforward, effective ways to ease the transition Ways to communicate with children about death and grief How to cope with the intense sorrow triggered by holidays The signs grief has turned to depression--and where to find help And more insights, information, and advice that can help a child heal
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Author : Dougy Center
Genre : Bereavement in adolescence
Summary : Offers advice for dealing with children who have suffered the loss of a loved one, discussing how to include children in decision-making, what to expect from different age groups, and how to provide safe emotional outlets for children.
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Author : Julia Wilcox Rathkey
Genre : Family & Relationships
Summary : GIVE YOUR CHILDREN WHAT THEY NEED MOST When Julia Wilcox Rathkey lost her husband, her three children lost their father. Within hours, it became sharply clear that each child--a twelve-year-old daughter and twin ten-year-old sons--would grieve the loss in a radically different way. While one harbored anger, another experienced denial, and the third was gripped with fear. Rathkey quickly determined that each youngster would require a different response from the adults in their lives, particularly from her. But despite the array of emotions and reactions, Rathkey arrived at four essentials that each child would need: routine, love, honesty, and security. These four concepts, however simple, are crucial for those who want to successfully guide their children through one of the most difficult passages they may face in life: the loss of a loved one. What Children Need When They Grieve explores: • The scope of a child's reactions to death, including grief and fear • Advice on how to talk with your child, and how to recognize their need for privacy • What other adults can do to help, and what they should refrain from doing • Concise and to-the-point advice about your child's daily routine, at home and at school Written with compassion and the knowledge that comes from the experience of loss, designed not to overwhelm with too much information, and with an introduction by an expert in childhood bereavement, What Children Need When They Grieve offers strategies, support, and comfort for grieving families.
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Author : Theresa Huntley
Genre : Family & Relationships
Summary : Talking with a grieving child can put a parent at a loss for words. In this brief guide, Huntley guides parents through children's grief, including how children understand death, how to talk with children about death, how children grieve, what steps help children work through their grief, and how parents can recognize the ebb and flow of grief over the course of children's lives.
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Author : Linda Goldman
Genre : Family & Relationships
Summary : With this resource, the reader learns to recognize and understand different types of childhood losses while avoiding the stifling cliches that block feeling. The reader will also become aware of the myths that hinder the grief process and learn the four psychological tasks for grief. The author explains the technique of grief work, providing tools, ideas and inventories for educators to help kids commemorate loss.