Resource Tag: CHILDREN'S MATERIALS

This booklet provides information meant as a guide to assist parents & care givers in supporting children after suicide. It was written with the help of children & parents bereaved by suicide, & provides some guidelines on how to best support children in their grief, talk to them about suicide, explain what happens after a […]

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This booklet was written by a group of children whose parents have a mental illness. This book models a healthy expression of feelings, both good & ‘bad’. The questions asked in the book, e.g. what is mental illness? is it my fault?, are the questions asked by many children who experience mental illness in a […]

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This colouring book is designed for children, ages 3-8. It presents many of the feelings that grieving children experience. Parents are encouraged to help their children, reading & explaining the words that go with the pictures.

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This book examines the following topics: the phases of disaster & basic principles of helping; attachment theory; age-related reactions of children to disasters; helping the child & family; & the role of the mental health professionals. A selected bibliography is provided as is a short list of helping agencies. Appendices provide examples of brochures and […]

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The purpose of this happy little book is to shed light on the next world of existence & to remove the morbid fear of death, especially from the minds of children. The writing style is geared to the young mind. Chapters covering the cycle from birth to death & beyond, include artwork. The author notes […]

This illustrated story tells how a young boy in third grade felt confused, angry, & scared after his sister died from a serious sickness. His world is empty without her. He is able to open his heart to his babysitter who lost a brother in a car accident. She shares her experiences and that of […]

Chapter 1 introduces 3 types of books that can be written for a child. Chapter 2 is on everyday stories. Chapter 3 discusses illustration & techniques to adapt books to the child’s age. Chapter 4 focuses on feelings & Chapter 5 explains how to write longer stories. Chapters 6-9 are on stories about growing up, […]

This workbook (see SIEC #950868 for the instructor’s manual) is a series of 42 activities designed to increase self-respect & to develop a greater appreciation of cultural & ethnic diversity. The workbook is designed to promote self-esteem among young people. Youth are encouraged to consider the consequences of their behaviour & to explore alternatives. Topics […]

This article summarizes & evaluates 34 children’s books which deal with death in terms of their usefulness in helping 3- to 9-year-old children understand & cope with the concept of death. Books dealing with death in plants, of an animal, & of a person are included. Another 17 books are commented on briefly. All of […]

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This workbook is for children in the early stages of bereavement, & is useful during the time period between the loss & the funeral. It is intended to help a child understand death, be prepared for a funeral service, process their feelings, & say “goodbye” to their loved one. Space is provided for writing, drawing, […]