Author

Boivin, Lisa

Place of Publication

Winnipeg, MB

Publisher

HighWater Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Hardcover; Non-paginated

Subject

Grief.Bereavement

Coping with Death

Indigenous

Cremation

Abstract

When the author learns of the death of her brother overseas, she embarks on a journey to bring him home. Through memories and dreams of all they shared together, she follows Dene teachings to find comfort and strength. The lyrical art and story leave readers with a universal message of hope and love.

ISBN

9781553798552

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GV 200 BOI 2020

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Alternate Title

Ollie the octopus : Loss and bereavement activity book

Author

Triesman, Karen

Peacock, Sarah [ill.]

Place of Publication

London, UK and Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

softcover; 251 pages

Subject

Coping with Death

Grief.Bereavement

Abstract

In a magical underwater forest lived a colourful and loveable Octopus called Ollie, who loved swimming with his friends and spending time with his mum and dad, Orla and Orson the Octopuses.

Until one day, Orla started to get very sick. The doctors did everything they could to help her, but very sadly, Orla died. Ollie had so many thoughts and feelings spinning around in his head, and his heart was hurting.

This activity book has been developed by expert child Psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Karen Treisman. The first part of the book is a colourful illustrated therapeutic story about Ollie the Octopus, with a focus on Ollie making sense of and processing the loss of his mum, Orla. This is followed by a wealth of creative activities and colourful photocopiable worksheets for children and the people supporting them to explore aspects of loss, grief, death, and bereavement, and how to find ways to understand and cope with them.

The final section of the book is full of advice and practical strategies for parents, carers, and professionals on how to help children aged 5-10 to begin to understand the complex and multi-layered feelings surrounding loss and bereavement, and what they can do to help navigate them through their grief journey.

ISBN

9781787757660

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GV 250 TRE 2021

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Alternate Title

[Survivre au suicide d un proche: Se relever alors que la vie continue]

Author

Bisson, Odette

Place of Publication

Monteal, QC

Publisher

La Semaine

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

Paperback, 144 p., ill.

Subject

Grief.Bereavement

Abstract

Qui n'a jamais connu une personne endeuillée par le suicide d'un proche ? C'est malheureusement un geste extrême de plus en plus fréquent. Il s'agit d'un acte incompréhensible que l'on doit tout de même accepter afin de passer à autre chose. Mais comment accepter cette absence qui déchire, comment vivre ce deuil, jour après jour, semaine après semaine ? Comment se relever alors que la vie continue, alors que le courant de la vie nous amène déjà ailleurs.

« Malgré l'absence immensément douloureuse, malgré le vide sans nom, j'ai dû accepter l'inacceptable, le suicide de mon fils cadet, raconte Odette Bisson. Pour me reconstruire, il aura fallu que je garde espoir en la vie. Vivre le moment présent m'a permis d'envisager la possibilité d'un avenir. Si chaque livre a sa mission, la mission du mien aura été de tendre la main et de permettre à d'autres endeuillés du suicide de briser le tabou qui entoure leur désespoir. »

Écrivaine, photographe, peintre à ses heures et historienne de l'art, Odette Bisson aime exprimer librement ses émotions et ses passions. Sa créativité, son empathie spontanée et son humour lui permettent de jeter un regard original sur les affres et les aléas de la vie et sur le suicide de son fils cadet.

ISBN

9782897033316

Language

French

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GV 200 BIS 2016

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Author

Boivin, Lisa

Place of Publication

Winnipeg, MB

Publisher

HighWater Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Hardcover; Non-paginated

Subject

Grief.Bereavement

Children's Emotions

Coping with Death

Indigenous

Abstract

From Dene artist and bioethicist Lisa Boivin comes this healing story of hope, dreams, and the special bond between grandfather and granddaughter. When a little girl dreams about a bear, her grandfather explains how we connect with the knowledge of our ancestors through dreams. Bear, Hawk, Caribou, and Wolf all have teachings to share to help us live a good life. But when Grampa gets sick and falls into a coma, the little girl must lean on his teachings as she learns to say goodbye. Masterful prose and stunning collage weave a gentle story about life and death that will touch the hearts of children and adults alike.

Recommended for children aged 6-8.

ISBN

9781553799870

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GV 200 BOI 2021

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