DEATH AND DYING
Juvenile Literature-Grief/Bereavement; Juvenile Literature-Social Situations- Death & Dying| Scholastic Library Press/Franklin Watts | Trade Hardcover | August 2004| ISBN 0531123707| 80 pp. | Paperback ISBN 0531167283


Death and Dying is part of Scholastic Library's Life Balance Series

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Few of us are ever prepared for the loss of a loved one. Young people grappling with grief for the first time are often confused and frightened. This guidebook helps the reader understand and cope with loss. The book suggests a simple yet effective action plan for seeking support from others, keeping good memories alive, and beginning to heal. Death and Dying is also a useful resource for parents and friends of a young person who is grieving.

The opening chapters give young readers a way to understand grieving as a normal response to loss. Based on her intensive work with bereaved young people, Dr. Peacock offers true life stories about real teenagers who have experienced loss and healed. Death and Dying provides exercises to help the reader identify the many feelings of grief. Finally, Death and Dying offers strategies for coping.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter One: Grief Up Close
Chapter Two: How People Grieve
Chapter Three: Warm Up
Chapter Four: Express Your Feelings
Chapter Five: Reaching Out
Chapter Six: Keeping Memories Alive
Chapter Seven: Moving On
  Glossary
  Further Resources
  Index
  About the Author