Using stories and activities can be a really good way to explore issues with a child who has been bereaved.
We have created a list of books which we have found helpful when working with bereaved children, young people and their families. There are also textbooks and reference sources for people working in the area of child bereavement.
Resources and activities to help adults build confidence about how to help children and young people manage the difficulties and complexities that surround a death in these circumstances. Read more
Offering insights into how a child feels when someone important in their life dies and suggestions about how you can help them cope with their grief in an open and positive way. Read more
There are few books on this subject, but we offer a couple of ideas that include activities and reassurance for younger children. Read more
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There are a number of books that do not directly deal with death or bereavement but may help the reader face difficult feelings. Read more
Helpful and insightful books and resources specifically designed for teenagers as they navigate this issue during a very difficult time in their lives. Read more
Resources to support you and your family talk openly about the subject of death as children advance towards their teenage years. Read more
A selection of books to help you talk about the difficult subject of death as their understanding of the situation develops. Read more
A range of books using age appropriate language and themes to help you explore the difficult and emotional subject of death with young children. Read more