The Grieving Child
Author | : Helen Fitzgerald |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2013-09-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781439147160 |
ISBN-13 | : 1439147167 |
Rating | : 4/5 (167 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Grieving Child written by Helen Fitzgerald and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.