Someone I Love Died by Suicide : A Story for Child Survivors and Those Who Care for Them [Paperback]

Doreen Cammarata (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 8, 2001

This book is designed for adult caregivers to read to surviving youngsters following a suicidal death. The story in this book allows individuals and opportunity to recognize normal grieving symptoms and to identify various interventions to promote healthy ways of coping with the death of a special person. Although the language used in the book is simplistic enough to be read along with children ultimately stimulating family discussion, it can be beneficial to all who have been tragically devastated by suicide. It is recommended for this book to be utilized in conjunction with therapy.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A beautifully written book that will prove valuable reading for child suicide survivors. Parents will find this book very helpful. -- Barbara Rubel, MA, author, But I Didn't Say Goodbye: For Parents and Professionals Helping Child Suicide Survivors

A richly imaginative and innovative work that is remarkably wide ranging and will help all those tragically touched by suicide. -- Rabbi Earl A Grollman, author, Living When a Loved one has Died

About the Author

Doreen T. Cammarata, MS, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, has worked as an adjunct instructor at Florida Atlantic University educating graduate students and professionals on grief counseling issues. Doreen was a contributing author for a university textbook written for counseling students. She has had eight years experience as an assistant instructor at Hofstra University in addition to her full time work experiences as a school counselor for at-risk youth and as a grief and bereavement specialist working with adults and children at a local hospice program. She is also the Vice President for the Palm Beach County ADEC Chapter. She is also a suicide survivor. Doreen's mother suffered from depression and died by suicide. Consequently, Doreen understands personally as well as professionally the need to address this issue.

Product Details

• Paperback: 34 pages
• Publisher: Grief Guidance Inc (May 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970933290
• ISBN-13: 978-0970933294
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,626,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful resource!!, July 2, 2003

By 

Jeri Williams (Coral Springs, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Someone I Love Died by Suicide : A Story for Child Survivors and Those Who Care for Them (Paperback)

As a trained psychologist and former Children's Program Coordinator at a local Hospice, I was very pleased to discover this compassionate and supportive book for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to suicide. The issue is sensitively handled, and practical and healthy ways of coping are facilitated. A helpful support for families faced with this loss and an INVALUABLE tool for all professionals who work with children and loss. A great resource for school personnel to have on hand as well!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for infants to early teens, December 26, 2005

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Ann M. Birrell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Someone I Love Died by Suicide : A Story for Child Survivors and Those Who Care for Them (Paperback)

I bought this book for my daughter who is almost 12yrs old. It looks like a young child's book, but the words are meant for all! Must read for all child survivors of suicide. The book explains that what happened is not the child's fault. Which many children go through a stage of feeling the suicide was their fault. Children need to know from other sources than the ones who love them that it's not their fault - this book does that

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautifully Written Story, August 27, 2008

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Carrie Stark Hugus, author of Crossing 13. (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Someone I Love Died by Suicide : A Story for Child Survivors and Those Who Care for Them (Paperback)

Someone I Love Died By Suicide is a beautifully written and illustrated story that will help a child understand and cope with the loss of a loved one to suicide. The simple and direct language defines suicide and walks the child through the complicated grief process. Crossing 13