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by Weil, Jennifer
Mrs. Murgatroyd's magical paints send Peter on a journey across the country to his grandfather's funeral and help him cope with his feelings about the old man's death. More
by Zunin, Leonard
Time and again we stumble for words and actions that will reflect our feelings of compassion and our desire to be of comfort. Based on the authors' extensive research, their workshops, ... More
by Zerah, Aaron
A gift of comfort and consolation for those who grieve. Words are never enough. But over the centuries and in every tradition men and women have reached out with the only ... More
by Varley, Susan
All the woodland creatures love old Badger, and when he dies, they are overwhelmed by their loss. Then, they begin to remember, and through their memories, the animals find the strength ... More
by Grollman, Earl
Bringing together fourteen experts from across the United States and Canada, Bereaved Children and Teens is a comprehensive guide to helping children and adolescents cope with the emotional, religious, social, and ... More
Bereavement-Your Questions Answered
by Markham, Ursula
Element guide to bereavement: your questions answered More
Caring and Coping When Your Loved One is Seriously Ill
by Grollman, Earl
When someone you care about develops a serious illness, your own world is often turned upside down as well. In his gentle, straightforward style, Earl Grollman shows how you can best ... More
Children Mourning Mourning Children
by Doka, Kenneth
Based on the Hospice Foundation of America's second annual teleconference, this book explores three basic themes in children's grief. Firstly, it maintains that children are always developing; therefore their understanding of ... More
by Doerr, Maribeth Wilder
For strengthening marriages after a child dies. Looks at gender grief, building your relationship after your child dies, how to help each other heal; includes a grief chat. "While it’s important ... More
by Karnes, Barbara
This is a great little pamphlet about what to expect in the last days and weeks of a loved one's life. Karnes points out how in the last few months, the ... More
by Westberg, Granger
In Good Grief, Granger E. Westberg uses gentle wisdom and acute insight into human nature to guide readers through the ten stages of grief: shock, emotion, depression, physical distress, panic, guilt, ... More
Good Grief and Loss Issues Rituals
by Childs-Gowell, Elaine
Recognizing that grief is not solely associated with bereavement, the author offers a variety of activities and ideas for expressing and overcoming one's sadness over sustaining a personal loss, from letter ... More
by Wheeler, Sarah & Pike, Margaret
A gentle guide for parents whose child has died by Sara Wheeler and Margaret Pike. A complete guide for newly bereaved parents. Talks about funeral planning, differences in losses, the five ... More
Grief What it is What you can do
by Johnson, Joy & Dr. Marvin
Grief takes time. You won't get over it in a month or even a year. In fact, you never get over it. You never get through it. You blend it into ... More
Grief and Loss Issues Climbs Toward Understanding
by Davies, Phyllis
Written after the death of her 13-year-old son in a plane crash, this books reassuring story in crisp verse vignettes lovingly reflects Phyllis Davies's struggle and determination to find healing in ... More
Grief and Loss Issues, Dying, And Death
by Rando, Therese
In this comprehensive manual, the author provides both the theoretical background and the practical treatment interventions necessary for working with those who are bereaved or dying. Important topics such as anticipatory ... More
by Zimmermann, Susan
Grief Dancers: A Journey Into the Depths of the Soul, is Susan Zimmermann’s diary of life inside and outside of her soul as she raised her daughter, Katherine, who has Rett ... More
How to Go On Living when Someone You Love Dies
by Rando, Therese
Mourning the death of a loved one is a process all of us will go through at one time or another. But wherever the death is sudden or anticipated, few of ... More
by Mellonie, Bryan & Ingpen, Robert
Lifetimes: a beautiful way to explain death to children: A pet . . . a friend . . . or a relative dies, and it must be explained to a child. ... More
by Schiff, Sarnoff Harriet
Finding comfort and hope when a loved one has died. More
Living when A Loved One Has Died
by Grollman, Earl
When someone you love dies, Earl Grollman writes, "there is no way to predict how you will feel. The reactions of grief are not like recipes, with given ingredients, and certain ... More
Living With Grief After Sudden Loss
by Doka, Kenneth
This volume examines the subject of abrupt, unexpected death and its effects and implications for the survivors left behind. Topics covered include: after heart attack and stroke, survivors of suicide, complicated ... More
Living With Grief When Illness is Prolonged
by Doka, Kenneth
Compendium of articles that accompanied the April 1997 annual teleconference dealing with grief during and after long-term illness. For hospice workers and volunteers. More
by Davis, Deborah
For parents who decided to turn away from aggressive medical intervention for their critically ill newborns More
by Loring,Patrick & Johnson, Joy
A head of lettuce serves to demonstrate what grief feels like. Through being tossed and tumbled, Lucy learns that the lid of sorrow will lift and she can go out and ... More
by Bartlow, Bruce
Provides a superb combination of down-to-earth practical advice and inspiring spiritual guidance. More
by Cohn, Janice
When the new baby they've been expecting isn't strong enough to be born, Molly and her family find different ways to express their feelings and comfort each other. More
by Fry, Virginia Lynn
Death may be a part of life, but it is a hard part. This important and moving book tells 11 true stories about young people, toddlers to teenagers, who have experienced ... More
by Osmont, Kelly & McFarlane, Marilyn
Ways to cope with the death of a loved one. More
Praying through Grief and Loss Issues
by O'Brien, Mauryeen
20 brief, practical services combining prayer, meditation, scripture, and song, as well as a small ritual which helps draw participants into the process. Each service is centered on a theme, and ... More
Questions and Answers on Death and Dying
by Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
She discusses accepting the end of life, suicide, terminal illness, euthanasia, how to tell a patient he or she is critically ill, and how to deal with all the special difficulties ... More
Straight Talk about Death for Teenagers: How to Cope with Losing Someone You Love (Paperback)
by Earl A. Grollman
Helping teens cope with the loss of a loved one, whether it was a close friend or family member. The book is written with short, easy to read sentences and paragraphs. ... More
Talking With Children about Loss
by Trozzi, Maria
With tips and information by a leading pediatrician and professor, learn how to talk to young children about loss, death and guide them through life's more troubled times. More
Talking With Children About Loss
by Brazelton, T. Berry
With tips and information by a leading pediatrician and professor, learn how to talk to young children about loss, death and guide them through life's more troubled times. More
Thank You For Coming To Say Goodbye
by Roberts, Janice & Johnson, Joy
A book to help children be a part of the funeral rituals. More
by Schiff, Sarnoff Harriet
Offers guidance to parents facing the imminent death of a child, shocked by an accidental death, or suffering post-funerary turmoil, grief, and depression, and shows a way through the day-to-day hardships ... More
by Tatelbaum, Judy
Although emphasizing the response to bereavement, this book aims to help with all kinds of loss and grief, exploring intense and uncomfortable emotions such as sorrow, guilt, loneliness, resentment, confusion, and ... More
The Grief Recovery Handbook the Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and other Losses
by James, John & Friedman, Russell
Incomplete recovery from grief can have a lifelong negative effect on your capacity for happiness. Drawing from their own histories, as well as from others, the authors illustrate what grief is ... More
by Fitzgerald, Helen
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 ... More
by Larson, Dale
Written for both professional and volunteer caregivers, this unique manual provides exercises, activities, and specific strategies for more successful caregiving, increased personal growth, and effective stress management. More
The High Cost of Dying A Guide to Funeral Planning
by Young, Gregory
Written by a former funeral director, this book gives the inside information necessary for consumers to get a fair deal in arranging a funeral. He explains how funeral directors make a ... More
by Shriver, Maria
What's Heaven is the story of Kate, a little girl whose great-grandma has just died. She seeks answers, and her mother helps her learn about Heaven. The many questions in this ... More
by Heegaard, Marge
Heegaard, a registered art therapist and certified grief counselor created the Children Can Cope series of workbooks to help children work through feelings about traumatic events and changes using art. ... More
When Someone Has A Very Serious Illness
by Heegaard, Marge
An excellent resource for helping children learn the basic concepts of illness and various age-appropriate ways of coping with it. More
When Something Terrible Happens
by Heegaard, Marge
Creates ways for children to explore the fright, confusion, and insecurity caused by traumatic events in their lives. More
by Leeuwenburgh, Erika & Goldring Ellen
It describes a child's grief process and what can be expected as it progresses. The latter section includes activities you can do with a grieving child. Using an art therapy approach, ... More
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