GRIEF AND LOSS
Tear Soup
In this modern-day fable, a woman who has suffered a terrible loss cooks up a special batch of "tear
soup," blending the unique ingredients of her life into the grief process. Along the way she dispenses a recipe of sound advice for people who are in mourning or know someone who has suffered a loss. The video was created by filming the richly-illustrated pages from the book and adding narration and an original score. Together these two resources present a profound message in a sublime way
for children, as well as people of all ages. The video provides a new way to offer the helpful messages of Tear Soup to those who have suffered a loss. An appendix in the book contains a helpful listing of grief support groups for a
variety of situations. Grief counselors and ministers of many denominations have
found Tear Soup a helpful book for those in the first stages of mourning (amazon.ca).
soup," blending the unique ingredients of her life into the grief process. Along the way she dispenses a recipe of sound advice for people who are in mourning or know someone who has suffered a loss. The video was created by filming the richly-illustrated pages from the book and adding narration and an original score. Together these two resources present a profound message in a sublime way
for children, as well as people of all ages. The video provides a new way to offer the helpful messages of Tear Soup to those who have suffered a loss. An appendix in the book contains a helpful listing of grief support groups for a
variety of situations. Grief counselors and ministers of many denominations have
found Tear Soup a helpful book for those in the first stages of mourning (amazon.ca).
I Miss You
When a close friend or family member dies, it can be difficult for children to express their feelings. This book helps boys and girls understand that death is a natural complement to life, and that grief and a sense of loss are normal
feelings for them to have following a loved one''s death. Titles in this sensitively presented series explore the dynamics of various relationships experienced by children of preschool through early school age. Kids are
encouraged to understand personal feelings and social problems as a first step in dealing with them. (chapters.indigo.ca).
feelings for them to have following a loved one''s death. Titles in this sensitively presented series explore the dynamics of various relationships experienced by children of preschool through early school age. Kids are
encouraged to understand personal feelings and social problems as a first step in dealing with them. (chapters.indigo.ca).
If Ever I'm Not Here- An Interactive Journey Through Grief
Loaded with positive, life-affirming advice for coping with loss as a child, this guide tells children what they need to know after a loss--that the world is still safe; life is good; and hurting hearts do mend. Written by a school counselor, this book helps comfort children facing of the worst and hardest kind of reality (amazon.ca).
Where Are You? A Child's Book About Loss
Where Are You: A Child's Book About Loss is a kind and supportive text with beautiful illustrations designed to help children of all ages cope with the loss of a loved one. It is created with love and care so that even the youngest
readers will find comfort during this stressful and difficult time (books.google.ca).
readers will find comfort during this stressful and difficult time (books.google.ca).
Caring for your Grieving Child
A children's therapist helps parents understand the unique ways in which children grieve, and then offers clear, simple instructions for gently guiding these children through their grief at home. When children mourn the death of a loved one, a pet, their parents'' divorce, or a great loss or change, most have not yet learned the coping skills necessary to ease the impact of this pain. By understanding both the signs of grief and the signs of healing in a child, parents can actively help their children cope with the grief process (chapters.indigo.ca).
Lighthouse- A Story of Remembrance
A moving story of love and remembrance - for anyone who has ever
lost a loved one. Young Sarah can't sleep following her grandpa's funeral, so she wakes up her dad in the middle of the night. He agrees to take her where Grandpa used to take him as a boy - the lighthouse. On the way there, Sarah and her dad drink
coffee and eat donuts - just as Grandpa would have liked. When they climb to the top of the lighthouse, Sarah throws a flower out to sea in her grandpa's memory.
Inspired after a reading in Antigonish, when a little girl gave Robert Munsch a drawing of a lighthouse at night with a car driving up to it,
Lighthouse is a tender story about honouring those who have passed and keeping their memory alive (chapters.indigo.ca).
lost a loved one. Young Sarah can't sleep following her grandpa's funeral, so she wakes up her dad in the middle of the night. He agrees to take her where Grandpa used to take him as a boy - the lighthouse. On the way there, Sarah and her dad drink
coffee and eat donuts - just as Grandpa would have liked. When they climb to the top of the lighthouse, Sarah throws a flower out to sea in her grandpa's memory.
Inspired after a reading in Antigonish, when a little girl gave Robert Munsch a drawing of a lighthouse at night with a car driving up to it,
Lighthouse is a tender story about honouring those who have passed and keeping their memory alive (chapters.indigo.ca).
Water Bugs & Dragonflies: Explaining Death to Young Children
Water Bugs and Dragonflies tells the story of a small colony of water bugs living happily below the surface of a quiet pond. Every so often one of them climbs up a lily stalk and disappears from sight, never to return. Those left behind are faced with the mystery of figuring out what has become of them.
Revealing the "miracle that makes shiny dragonflies out of ugly bugs", this graceful story reminds us that God has given us the means of transforming our metaphorical selves into dragonflies capable of winging off contentedly into a new world. The author provides a simple, wise tale that illuminates a difficult reality without pretending to contain all the answers (chapters.indigo.ca).
Revealing the "miracle that makes shiny dragonflies out of ugly bugs", this graceful story reminds us that God has given us the means of transforming our metaphorical selves into dragonflies capable of winging off contentedly into a new world. The author provides a simple, wise tale that illuminates a difficult reality without pretending to contain all the answers (chapters.indigo.ca).
When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death
The authors explain in simple language the feelings people may have regarding the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died (chapters.indigo.ca).
Help Me Say Good-bye
An art therapy and activity book for children coping with death. Sensitive exercises address all the questions children may have during this emotional and troubling crisis. Children are encouraged to express in pictures what they are often incapable of expressing in
words (amazon.ca).
words (amazon.ca).
Saying Goodbye
In this award winning book, children follow buddy as he learns about the cycle of life in a sensitive and caring way. The story and activities engage children and allow them to learn at their own pace. In a non-threatening presentation accompanied by a healing discussion of emotional issues (bouldenpublishing.com).
Grief is Like a Snowflake
After the death of his father, Little Tree begins to learn how to cope with his feelings and start the healing process. With the help and support of his family and friends, Little Tree learns to cope by discovering what is really important in life, and that his fathers memory will carry on. Best-selling author, Julia Cook, and a lovable cast of trees, offers a warm approach to the difficult subject of death and dying. (amazon.com)
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