Books and Workbooks

J William Worden. Presents new research from the USA on the mourning process of 125 school-age children over a two-year period, discusses the implications for those helping them, and compares the loss of a parent with other types of loss.
1996. 225pp. Hb

Atle Dyregrov. A short, practical book for teachers, social workers and counsellors.
2002. 119pp. Pb

Claudia Jewett. Includes chapters on AIDS, sibling loss and suicide.
1997. 232pp. Pb

John Bowlby. The 2nd volume in his seminal work 'Attachment and Loss', on the importance of the parental relationship to mental health.
1973. 503pp. Pb

Workbooks for children to draw pictures about their feelings under the guidance of a professional over a period of time. Offers an organised approach to helping 6-12 year olds with feelings resulting from family loss and change.
1991. 32pp. Pb

Workbooks for children to draw pictures about their feelings under the guidance of a professional over a period of time. Offers an organised approach to helping 6-12 year olds with feelings resulting from family loss and change.
1991. 32pp. Pb

Guide for professionals using the workbooks above. Includes ideas for six structured sessions with grieving children.
1992. 111pp. Wire-bound pb

Dwaine Steffes. Available only from Cruse. A teacher and children's counsellor explains common emotional responses to grief and its likely effects on young people, and suggest how teachers can help when death affects a school community. Companion booklet to 'When Someone Dies: help for young people coping with grief'.
1997. 20pp. Pb

Dwaine Steffes. Available only from Cruse. A teacher and children's counsellor explains common emotional responses to grief and its likely effects on young people, and suggest how teachers can help when death affects a school community. Companion booklet to 'When Someone Dies: help for young people coping with grief'.
2000. 20pp. Pb. Welsh language version