Author

Fitzgerald, Helen

Publisher

Fireside Book

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

207 p.

Subject

Coping with Death

Grief. Bereavement

Children-Coping with Death and Dying

Abstract

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.

ISBN

9780671767624

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GV 250 FIT 1992

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