Helping children to manage loss
This book explores the territory of loss in childhood using the words of children who have found themselves bereft of hope. As well as covering the short and long term implications that arise when loss occurs, it provides positive approaches that enable children not only to cope but to grow through their experiences.
9781853026058, 1853026050
1021191303
Introduction. 1. Setting the Scene. 2. Preparing for Loss. 3. `Then Everything Changed.' 4. Coming to Terms. 5. Dreams as Distress Signals. 6. The Strain of Illness. 7. The Impact of Abuse, Suicide and Disaster. 8. Disability. 9. Strategies for Renewal and Growth. 10. School Strategies for Renewal I. 11. School Strategies for Renewal II. 12. A Network of Support. References. Index.