Grieving Child (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780671767624)

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.

Author: Helen Fitzgerald
ISBN-10: 0671767623
ISBN-13: 9780671767624
Publisher: Touchstone Books
Language: English
Published: 07/01/1992
Pages: 226
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.39h x 5.49w x 0.51d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 04/15/1992