bereavement in children

Three children, ages eight (twins) and four, describe how their lives changed when their father died suddenly two years earlier and offer practical advice for overcoming loss and moving on with life.

Presents the phenomena of grief and loss and the concept that death is not the end.

Discusses what it feels like to experience the death of a loved one, outlines the stages of grief and mourning, and describes ways to honor or remember someone who has died.

Help for children dealing with the grief of losing a pet.

A boy feels sad and scared when his Uncle Joe dies and struggles to deal with the difficult emotions he feels.

Examines the mourning process in school-age children who have lost a parent to death, based on the results of the Harvard Child Bereavement Study; compares children who have suffered the death of a parent to those faced with other types of loss; and looks at ways to help bereaved children.

A guide to helping children grieve that explains several myths, gives practical advice to parents, and covers various causes of grief in addition to death, including divorce and the loss of a pet.

Describes the overwhelming emotions involved in dealing with the death of a loved one and discusses how to cope with such a situation.

Offers information and practical advice on how to help children from infancy through age eighteen handle the loss of a loved one, including strategies for each stage of the grieving process.