35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child

by The Dougy Center

35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child -- If you know a who has experienced the death of a mother, father, caregiver, sister, brother or friend, you may have wondered how you can help. The thousands of grieving children and teens at The Dougy Center have taught us a lot about what does & doesn't help them. We also hear from many caring parents, teachers & adult caregivers who want to support children who are grieving but aren't sure how to go about. In response to that concern, we've gathered together the most important stuff we've learned from kids, & the result is this guidebook. The information in these pages is simple & practical & is drawn from the stories of children and teenagers who have been on the front lines of grief. The guidebook addresses how to include children in decision making, what to expect from different ages of grieving children, & how to provide safe outlets for children to express emotion.

49 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2010

Reviews

[WyoGal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information; very brief; ends abruptly

While I am not happy about spending $6.95 for what seems like a thick pamphlet, I am ok with supporting the creators of such great, free online resources for teachers and parents.

This “book” offers good insights for anyone wanting to help someone who is grieving. It’s a quick and easy read with quotes from kids and family members. The artwork is especially touching.

[Aster · Rating 5 out of 5]

My actual recommendation is to not need a book like this. But if you do, this one is quite good.
Manageable enough size and scope to be accessible even when it's needed. Usefully broken into short actionable, affirmative topics. Full of illustrative quotes and anecdotes from kids of many ages and tragic situations. And loaded with resources in case you have the cope to get more.
This book helps. Even reading the table of contents is a good start.