Grief in young children : a handbook for adults / Atle Dyregrov.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dyregrov, Atle.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Grief in children.

Children and death.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (98 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

'This insightful text will be of great help to all who care for pre-school children - parents, kindergarten teachers, ministers of religion, police, welfare workers - the list is endless. If they learn the values reflected in this small book, then bereaved children everywhere will grow up with far fewer hang-ups about the only certainty in life.'. - from the foreword by Professor William Yule. Praise for the author:. 'Dyregrov's writing is clear in its description, and explicit in its advice, and demonstrates that the daunting task of helping a child through grief is both manageable and reward

Contents:

front cover; GRIEF IN YOUNG CHILDREN: A HANDBOOK FOR ADULTS; Contents; FOREWORD; 1. What is grief?; 2. What can be done to help children who have suffered a loss?; 3. Children's participation in rituals; 4. How do children process what has happened over time?; 5. Supporting children over time; 6. Advice to parents; 7. Specific advice; 8. Conclusion; RESOURCES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-78206-8

9786611782061

1-84642-779-7

OCLC:

476168802