A Handbook of Children's Grief : For Adults Supporting Children / Atle Dyregrov and Martin Lytje.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dyregrov, Atle, author.

Lytje, Martin, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mass media and children.

Mass media and teenagers.

Television and children.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, [2024]

Language Note:

Text in English, translated from Norwegian.

Summary:

Bereavement is undeniably one of the most challenging experiences a child can face. It is crucial for individuals caring for such children to be well-informed about how to provide the best support. This comprehensive guide on children's grief is designed for teachers, educators, psychologists, and family members, and aims to equip them with essential knowledge about how to support the child and family through this experience. The authors delve into various aspects of grief reactions and processes in children, offering insights into bereavement in different settings, including home and school. The guide also explores therapy options, the impact on development and relationships, and the lasting effects that extend beyond childhood. Drawing from scientific research, clinical experience, and the voices of bereaved children through stories and quotes, this guide provides practical and concrete advice for those dedicated to supporting children's grief. It serves as an invaluable resource for understanding and aiding children in their journey through loss. --

Contents:

Introduction: a journey from grief in adults to grief in children

Grief reactions in children

Meeting children in grief

Development and children's grief

The impact of loss on children's lives

Types of loss

Complicated grief processes

Coping with loss

Grief in the family

Grief and relationships navigating loss with children and adolescents

Navigating grief in the classroom: a guide for schools

Therapy with children

Disasters, terror, and children's grief

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-80501-170-7