Helping
Children Cope with the Loss of a Loved One
A Guide for
Grownups
William C. Kroen, Ph.D., LMHC
What can we say to a child who has just lost a parent, a sibling, or other loved one? How
can we be sure
to say and do the right things without adding to the child's
confusion and grief? And what if we are grieving, too? In clear, concise language, Dr.
William Kroen offers comfort, compassion, and sound advice to any adult who is helping a
child cope with death.Incorporating insights and information from the respected Good Grief
Program at the Judge BakerChildren's Center in Boston, Massachusetts, and weaving in
anecdotes about real children and their families, he explains how children from infancy
through age 18 perceive and react to death, offers suggestions on how we can respond
to children at different ages and stages, and describes
specific strategies we can use to guide and support them
through the grieving process—from the first devastating days
through commemorating the loved one and eventually moving on
with life. Includes a list of recommended organizations and
additional readings.
ORDER CODE: FS360B
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