Helen Fitzgerald (2)

This guide covers just about everything you can imagine on the topic of grieving death from a teenage perspective. The thing I liked most about this book was the tone the author used. Ms. Fitzgerald approaches her subject with compassion and realism. She attempts to normalize grief and to provide healthy ways of coping with death and grief. I would definitely recommend this book.

This is a good book that I can definitely see giving it or pieces if it to students who find themselves mourning.
I recommend!

A good book for helping children through the grief process. The introduction emphasises that parents may not be able to read the whole book in the beginning, but that they should try to read those topics that concern them first. The author bases her knowledge on her experiences in life and as a therapist. A practical guide, including behaviours to be concerned about. It is well worth visiting before a death occurs in order to prepare children in the event of a death.

The Grieving Child provides invaluable suggestions for dealing with a child's emotional responses (including anger, guilt and depression) and helping a child adjust to a new life. Parents of children from pre school age to the teen years will find much needed guidance.