Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-196) and index. New Book -- August -- 2013
Contents:
1. What children think about death. Two to six years -- Six to nine years -- Nine to twelve years teenagers -- 2. Explaining death to children. Death of a grandparent -- Death of an immediate family member (mother, father, sibling) -- Infant death -- Death of a friend or classmate accidental death -- Murder -- Suicide -- AIDS -- How to talk to children about -- Someone who is dying -- How to talk to a mentally retarded child -- Death of a pet -- 3. Grief and healing. Common reactions to grief -- The special needs of children -- The grieving process -- Problems to be prepared for at various ages -- Dealing with anger, guilt, and responsibility -- Helping your child to heal -- 4. Expectations for the grieving child and the best ways to respond. Traumatic stress -- One personal experience of trauma / Dr. Lisa Hudson -- Schools and trauma -- 5. The funeral-finding a way to say good-bye. Telling children what to expect -- A good-bye gift -- Questions your child might ask -- "Life Goes On" / Pat Travis Rosenberg -- Crisis checklist.
Summary:
This volume presents a guide to talking about death with children. The authors explain what most children can easily understand, what they might need help understanding, and the importance of being up-front with them. This work is updated with material on AIDS, the loss of a companion animal, and talking about the mentally handicapped.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.