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If they learn the values reflected in this small book, then bereaved children everywhere will grow up with far fewer hang-ups about the only certainty in life.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- from the foreword by Professor William Yule\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a common misconception that pre-school children are not capable of experiencing grief in the same way that older children do. Grief in Young Children challenges this assumption, demonstrating that although young children may not express grief in the same way as older children, they still need to be supported through loss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated throughout with case examples, the author explores young children's reactions to death and loss, both immediately after the event and over time. For example, young children may engage in `magic thinking', believing that wishing that someone were dead can actually cause death, which leads to feelings of guilt. Full of practical advice on issues such as how to keep children in touch with their memories, answer their questions, allay their fears and explore their feelings through play, this accessible book enables adults to work with children to develop an acceptance of grief and an understanding of death and loss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is essential reading for parents, carers, counsellors and teachers, and is complemented by the companion volume Grief in Children: A Handbook for Adults, Second Edition, which caters for school-age children, also written by Atle Dyregrov and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":36607131451557,"sku":"9781843106500","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6595\/2677\/products\/9781843106500-original.jpg?v=1770362560"},{"product_id":"the-inspiration-of-hope-in-bereavement-counselling","title":"The Inspiration of Hope in Bereavement Counselling","description":"The Inspiration of Hope in Bereavement Counselling stimulates the reflective practitioner to a multitude of questions. 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It is of manageable length, giving information concisely and supplementing it with well-chosen quotations. A valuable book which I would recommend to my colleagues and to parents, to those who run playgroups and to any who seek to help young people in bereavement.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Lifeline (Magazine of the National Association of Bereavement Services)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fully updated second edition of Grief in Children provides an accessible overview of children's understanding of death at different ages and gives a detailed outline of exactly how the adults around them can best help them cope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether a child experiences the death of a parent, sibling, other relation or friend, or of a classmate or teacher, it is important for those caring for bereaved children to know how to respond appropriately to the child's needs. This book deals with a range of common physical and psychological responses and describes the methods of approaching grief in children that have been shown to work best. The author provides guidance on how loss and bereavement should be handled at school, explains when it is appropriate to involve expert professional help and discusses the value of bereavement groups for children and support for caregivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with case studies and incorporating current research, this book is essential reading for parents, carers, counsellors, teachers and all those concerned with the welfare of bereaved children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Atle Dyregrov is a clinical psychologist and Director of the Center for Crisis Psychology in Bergen, Norway, which he founded with a colleague in 1988. He is a member of the executive board of The Children and War Foundation and a founding member of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. 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