Talking with Children and Young People about Death and Dying [Paperback]

Mary Turner (Author), Bob Thomas (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2006 | ISBN-10: 1843104415 | ISBN-13: 978-1843104414 | Edition: 2

"Talking with Children and Young People about Death and Dying" is a popular resource designed to help adults talk to bereaved children and young people. Mary Turner explains the various aspects and stages of bereavement and offers useful insights into the concerns of children experiencing grief or facing an imminent bereavement. She addresses children's common fears and worries, dreams and nightmares, and acknowledges the effect of trauma on the grief process. This second edition includes a new section for adults on understanding the distress of a bereaved child and also a list of useful contacts. It is a fully photocopiable workbook that enables adults to deal with these issues sensitively and explains, for example, how to choose appropriate words to support the child. It will empower and equip adults working with bereaved children to encourage them to communicate their pain and understand the often contradictory emotions aroused by the death of someone close to them.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'Many adults find it hard to talk to children about death. Too often the myth continues that "the kids are okay" and so they are not helped with the pain of bereavement. This workbook gives them an opportunity to air their concerns, and fears....[It is] an invaluable aid to anyone caring for a child.' - www.familyonwards.com 'This is a highly recommendable book as it covers all aspects and "stages" of bereavement and concludes with sections on reminiscing and moving on.' - European Journal of Psychotherapy, Counselling & Health 'Designed to be used as a basis for opening discussions, the book...can be read by both child and adult simultaneously - each page is illustrated with pictures that hold the young person's interest and trigger ideas.' - Young People Now"

About the Author

Mary Turner is a psychotherapist and counsellor with considerable experience working with grieving children and families in social service, university, hospital, hospice and bereavement service settings. She is author of Someone Very Important Has Just Died also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Mary lives in Worcestershire, UK. Bob Thomas was a painter and decorator by trade who, through his own experience of serious illness and bereavement, discovered his artistic talents.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 2 edition (October 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843104415
• ISBN-13: 978-1843104414
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #494,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An informative and useful book , very well presented, March 1, 1999

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This review is from: Talking with Children and Young People about Death and Dying: A Workbook (Paperback)

This is the only book that I could easily find about this difficult subject. It dealt clearly with all the issues concerned and did not tell you what to say, rather it gave you ideas and the confidence to find your own way. It is beautifully written. It covers many areas the ordinary person might not think of. I recommend it to counselors working with bereaved children. It is very helpful.

5.0 out of 5 stars A tuff topic, July 5, 2007

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This review is from: Talking with Children and Young People about Death and Dying: A Workbook (Paperback)

Death is never easy talk about. This book is written with sensitivity and honesty. It is written as a workbook and text is interspersed with pages for further reflection, whether writings or drawings on the part of the listener. One of the best on the subject I have seen.