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| FOR PARENTS / ADULTS: |
Lament For A Son
by Nicholas Wolterstorff
very insightful and profound, helpful
How To Survive the Loss of a Child
Dr. Catherine M. Sanders
The author is a clinical psychologist who lost her son in a water skiing accident.
She went on to do research on loss and found that loss of a child really stood out
as even more overwhelming and significant than other losses. The book deals
with different aspects of grief like different general stages and emotions and ways
to mourn that promote healing.
Beyond Tears, living after losing a Child
Erin Mitchell
The author interviewed nine women who became friends after loss of a teen or
young adult child. Includes the story of each loss and chapters on the different
ways they dealt with issues such as the first year, holidays, etc.
Guiding Your child through Grief
Mary Ann Emswiler and James P. Emswiler
Very good. James became the single father of three preteen and teenage children
when his wife died suddenly and unexpectedly. He eventually went on to
remarry and start The Cove, a center for grieving children and their families in
Connecticut. Loaded with good information and practical tips for parents of grieving
children. There is a chapter on long term effects of childhood grief and one for step
parents and families. There is also information for teachers of grieving children in
one of the appendices
When the Bough Breaks; Forever After the Death of a Son or Daughter
Judith R. Bernstein, Ph.D.
She lost her 25 year old son to cancer in 1987 and, seven years later, was
disconcerted by the concept she read in a professional journal that grief should
only last for a year or two. She interviewed 55 parents who were 5 to 10 years
out from their losses to get a better understanding of what we all know-there is no
endpoint. Filled with direct quotes
that reveal these parent's experiences, perspectives and thoughts
The Worst Loss: How Families Heal from the Death of a Child
Barbara D. Rosof.
This is very good both for parents early in their grief or far out from it. It is well
written and includes discussions of acute and long terms issues, effects on
marriage and remaining children and special issues associated with certain causes
of death.
I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye
Brook Noel & Parmeal D. Blair, Ph.D.
Deals with sudden loss of any relationship. Includes chapters on the first weeks,
notes for helpers in the first
weeks, things we experience as we grieve, special types of loss (sibs, parents
etc), and lots of other people's stories.
Don't Kiss Them Good-Bye
Allison Dubois
by Nicholas Wolterstorff
very insightful and profound, helpful
How To Survive the Loss of a Child
Dr. Catherine M. Sanders
The author is a clinical psychologist who lost her son in a water skiing accident.
She went on to do research on loss and found that loss of a child really stood out
as even more overwhelming and significant than other losses. The book deals
with different aspects of grief like different general stages and emotions and ways
to mourn that promote healing.
Beyond Tears, living after losing a Child
Erin Mitchell
The author interviewed nine women who became friends after loss of a teen or
young adult child. Includes the story of each loss and chapters on the different
ways they dealt with issues such as the first year, holidays, etc.
Guiding Your child through Grief
Mary Ann Emswiler and James P. Emswiler
Very good. James became the single father of three preteen and teenage children
when his wife died suddenly and unexpectedly. He eventually went on to
remarry and start The Cove, a center for grieving children and their families in
Connecticut. Loaded with good information and practical tips for parents of grieving
children. There is a chapter on long term effects of childhood grief and one for step
parents and families. There is also information for teachers of grieving children in
one of the appendices
When the Bough Breaks; Forever After the Death of a Son or Daughter
Judith R. Bernstein, Ph.D.
She lost her 25 year old son to cancer in 1987 and, seven years later, was
disconcerted by the concept she read in a professional journal that grief should
only last for a year or two. She interviewed 55 parents who were 5 to 10 years
out from their losses to get a better understanding of what we all know-there is no
endpoint. Filled with direct quotes
that reveal these parent's experiences, perspectives and thoughts
The Worst Loss: How Families Heal from the Death of a Child
Barbara D. Rosof.
This is very good both for parents early in their grief or far out from it. It is well
written and includes discussions of acute and long terms issues, effects on
marriage and remaining children and special issues associated with certain causes
of death.
I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye
Brook Noel & Parmeal D. Blair, Ph.D.
Deals with sudden loss of any relationship. Includes chapters on the first weeks,
notes for helpers in the first
weeks, things we experience as we grieve, special types of loss (sibs, parents
etc), and lots of other people's stories.
Don't Kiss Them Good-Bye
Allison Dubois
| FOR TEENS / YOUNG ADULTS / SIBLINGS: |
Common Threads of Teenage Grief
By Teens Who Know &Janet Tyson.
This book is written by a school counselor who has worked with grieving teens at
school. It does include several stories written by teens (a few parent lost parents, two
lost sibs, and one boy lost several friends to gang related violence) but is really more
for parents and other adults who are helping a grieving teen.
By Teens Who Know &Janet Tyson.
This book is written by a school counselor who has worked with grieving teens at
school. It does include several stories written by teens (a few parent lost parents, two
lost sibs, and one boy lost several friends to gang related violence) but is really more
for parents and other adults who are helping a grieving teen.
From My Son's Garden; a Personal Story of Growth and Healing after the
Loss of a Child
Barbara Hahn Greene.
Written by a woman who lost her 16 year old son. She tells the story of her first three
years and about the memorial garden that she planted and tended during those years.
The profits from the book go to a scholarship
fund for kids in their town in her son's name.
First You Die
by Marie Levine
She lost her adult son, an only child, a sudden accidental death, but it isn't just about
an only child, it's about living the unimaginable.
Loss of a Child
Barbara Hahn Greene.
Written by a woman who lost her 16 year old son. She tells the story of her first three
years and about the memorial garden that she planted and tended during those years.
The profits from the book go to a scholarship
fund for kids in their town in her son's name.
First You Die
by Marie Levine
She lost her adult son, an only child, a sudden accidental death, but it isn't just about
an only child, it's about living the unimaginable.
The Grieving Teen
Helen Fitzgerald
Covers a lot, including topics like when someone is dying they might not need, but
has a good table of contents so it is easy to pick and choose what applies to you.
Reading level and content best for upper grades, would be too advanced for most
tweens and early teens.
Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens
Alan Wolfelt
Shorter and more to the point-a topic a page type book with suggestions of things to do
to help.
Helen Fitzgerald
Covers a lot, including topics like when someone is dying they might not need, but
has a good table of contents so it is easy to pick and choose what applies to you.
Reading level and content best for upper grades, would be too advanced for most
tweens and early teens.
Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens
Alan Wolfelt
Shorter and more to the point-a topic a page type book with suggestions of things to do
to help.
When a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens About Grieving & Healing
Marilyn E. Gootman, Ed.D.
Lots of quotes regarding the many feelings that are common in grief and ideas of good
ways to handle grief. Would be good for both younger and older teens. It has a short
list of other books recommended for teens.
Marilyn E. Gootman, Ed.D.
Lots of quotes regarding the many feelings that are common in grief and ideas of good
ways to handle grief. Would be good for both younger and older teens. It has a short
list of other books recommended for teens.
The Empty Room; Surviving the Loss of a Brother or Sister at Any Age
Elizabeth DeVita Raeburn
Written by the now grown younger sister of the boy in the bubble. He moved from
their home to a hospital and lived there for years before he finally died. Explores
aspects unique to sibling loss and discusses the
importance of the "story", that telling your own story and reading or hearing others
stories help heal. It is beautifully written and her story, as well as many others, is
woven throughout the book.
After You Lose Someone you Love
Amy Allie & David Dennison
Creating a Living Legacy
Tony James Manus
Facing Changes, Coming together and Falling Apart in The Teen Years
Donna OToole
You are not alone; Teen Talk about Life After the loss of A Parent.
Lynn B Hughes
Elizabeth DeVita Raeburn
Written by the now grown younger sister of the boy in the bubble. He moved from
their home to a hospital and lived there for years before he finally died. Explores
aspects unique to sibling loss and discusses the
importance of the "story", that telling your own story and reading or hearing others
stories help heal. It is beautifully written and her story, as well as many others, is
woven throughout the book.
After You Lose Someone you Love
Amy Allie & David Dennison
Creating a Living Legacy
Tony James Manus
Facing Changes, Coming together and Falling Apart in The Teen Years
Donna OToole
You are not alone; Teen Talk about Life After the loss of A Parent.
Lynn B Hughes
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