Author

Smid, Emmi

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Hardcover

Subject

Survivors of Suicide

Coping with a Parent's Death

Grief. Bereavement

Abstract

It is a beautiful spring day, and Luna is having a picnic in the park with her family, wearing her Mum's red hat. Luna's Mum died one year ago and she still finds it difficult to understand why. She feels that it may have been her fault and worries that her Dad might leave her in the same way. Her Dad talks to her to explain what happened and together they think about all the happy memories they have of Mum.

This beautifully-illustrated storybook is designed as a tool to be read with children aged 6+ who have experienced the loss of a loved one by suicide. Suicide always causes shock, not just for the family members but for everyone around them, and children also have to deal with these feelings. The book approaches the subject sensitively and includes a guide for parents and professionals by bereavement expert, Dr Riet Fiddelaers-Jaspers. It will be of interest to anyone working with, or caring for, children bereaved by suicide, including bereavement counsellors, social workers and school staff, as well as parents, carers and other family members.

ISBN

9781849056298

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GV 155 SMI 2015

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