Helping Children Cope with Separation and Loss, Revised Edition (Paperback)

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A valuable tool for both family members and helping professionals. Here is a compassionate, practical book for any adult who wants to help a child recover from the stages of denial and mourning that can follow the loss of a loved one. -- Bloomsbury Review

This is a book of warmth and wisdom, a resource for all caregivers to children in time of sorrow. -- Publishers Weekly

Product Description

Advice for parents and professionals. Covers death, divorce, illness, and other challenges.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Harvard Common Press; Revised edition (March 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558320512
• ISBN-13: 978-1558320512
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #199,562 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic, May 15, 2003

By	B. Scott "B" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is often recommended for people adopting older children. However, it is a beautifully written book, and easy to read. It has information on how to help children with all sorts of changes, permanent (like a death), and temporary, like a parent going overseas for the military. The book helps adults understand what is going on for the child, and how to help them better with their sadness, anager and aggression.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly excellent book I keep handy, November 22, 2006

By	M. Fisher (Southern California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book initially because I was adopting foster children and I wanted to help them with their loss issues. But then as I read it, I realized it applies to helping any child who has to face significant losses. I wish my brother had this book when he got divorced, maybe he could have understood and helped his children when their schoolwork plummetted and they became depressed. It helps you understand about childhood grief and how to aid the child in coping with it. I have referred to it many times and bought copies for my friends, too.