Talking with Children and Young People about Death and Dying

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.

• Please Note Before reading. Part One: For the Helper. Introduction. Manifestations of Distress in Children and Young People. Ten Practical Points for Bereaved Adults. How to Use This Resource. Things to Consider Before You Begin. Useful References and Contacts. Part Two: Resource - Subjects for Facilitated Discussion. Introduction. Dying and Death. Saying Goodbye and Thinking About Funerals. Talking About Someone Who Has Died. Thoughts and Feelings. Fears and Worries. Dreams and Nightmares. Friends, Family and School. Remembering. Going On.

"'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"