Author: | Helen Fitzgerald | ISBN: | 9781439147160 |
Publisher: | Atria Books | Publication: | September 17, 2013 |
Imprint: | Atria Books | Language: | English |
Author: | Helen Fitzgerald |
ISBN: | 9781439147160 |
Publisher: | Atria Books |
Publication: | September 17, 2013 |
Imprint: | Atria Books |
Language: | English |
Making a Child's World Whole Again
Explaining death to a child is one of the most difficult tasks a parent or other relative can face. The Grieving Child offers practical, compassionate advice for helping a child cope with the death of a parent or other loved one. Parents of children from preschool age to the teen years will find much-needed guidance, covering:
Helping a child visit the seriously ill or dying
Using language appropriate to a child's age level
Selecting useful books about death
Handling especially difficult situations, including murder and suicide
Deciding whether a child should attend a funeral
With a new chapter devoted to the special issues of the bereaved toddler, The Grieving Child provides invaluable suggestions for dealing with a child's emotional responses (including anger, guilt, and depression) and helping a child adjust to a new life.
Making a Child's World Whole Again
Explaining death to a child is one of the most difficult tasks a parent or other relative can face. The Grieving Child offers practical, compassionate advice for helping a child cope with the death of a parent or other loved one. Parents of children from preschool age to the teen years will find much-needed guidance, covering:
Helping a child visit the seriously ill or dying
Using language appropriate to a child's age level
Selecting useful books about death
Handling especially difficult situations, including murder and suicide
Deciding whether a child should attend a funeral
With a new chapter devoted to the special issues of the bereaved toddler, The Grieving Child provides invaluable suggestions for dealing with a child's emotional responses (including anger, guilt, and depression) and helping a child adjust to a new life.