Self-Help Books for Children & Teens
Children
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"I Miss You: A First Look at Death" by Pat Thomas. Buy on Amazon.
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Addresses various feelings and questions in a simple and realistic way. Introduces funerals and cultural differences.
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"Sad Isn't Bad: A Good-Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing With Loss" by Michaelene Mundy. Buy on Amazon.
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Promotes healthy, honest grief and growth by providing life-affirming ideas for coping with loss as a child.
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"Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss" by Pat Schwiebert and Chuck DeKlyen. Buy on Amazon.
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Integrates common feelings, the bereaved experience, and healthy coping in a kid-friendly story.
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"The Invisible String" by Patrice Karst. Buy on Amazon.
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Helps show children how you can maintain a bond with your loved one even if they are not physically present.
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TEENS
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"Fire in My Heart, Ice in My Veins: A Journal for Teenagers Experiencing a Loss" by Enid Samuel-Traisman. Buy on Amazon.
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A journal for teenagers who have lost a loved one.
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"You Are Not Alone: Teens Talk About Life After The Loss Of A Parent" by Lynne Hughes. Buy on Amazon.
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Support and reassurance for teens coping with the loss of a parent.
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"Grieving for the Sibling You Lost: A Teen's Guide to Coping with Grief and Finding Meaning After Loss" by Erica Goldblatt Hyatt. Buy on Amazon.
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A teen's guide to coping with grief and finding meaning after a loss.
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"Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas" by Alan Wolfelt. Buy on Amazon.
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Offers healing activities to help teens learn to express their grief and mourn in a healthy way.
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