Atle Dyregrov

Grief in Children

A Handbook for Adults

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This fully-updated second edition of Grief in Children provides an overview of children's understanding of death at different ages and outlines how the adults around them can best help them cope. The author provides guidance on handling loss and bereavement at school and discusses the value of bereavement groups and support for child and caregiver.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• 2 Revised edition
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. März 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 213mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 268g
• ISBN-13: 9781843106128
• ISBN-10: 1843106124
• Artikelnr.: 23316247

Autorenporträt

Dr Atle Dyregrov is a clinical psychologist and Director of the Center for Crisis Psychology in Bergen, Norway, which he founded with a colleague in 1988. He is a member of the executive board of The Children and War Foundation and a founding member of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. Dr Dyregrov is the author of numerous publications, journal articles, and books.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction.1. Children's Grief and Crisis Reaction. 2. Different Types of
Death. 3. Death and Crisis at Different Developmental Levels. 4. What Makes
the Grief Worse? 5. Sex Differences in Children's Grief. 6. Care for
Children in Grief and Crisis. 7. Guidelines for Taking Care of Children's
Needs. 8. Handling Death in the Play Group and at School. 9. Crisis- or
Grief-Therapy for Children. 10. Bereavement Groups for Children. 11. Caring
for Oneself. Appendix A: Grief in Children - Guidelines for Care.
References. Internet Resources.