Year: 1993 Source: New York: The Guilford Press, 1993. 304p. SIEC No: 19950533

Part 1 of this book presents a theoretical framework that offers insight into the child’s view of death, & guidance for assessment & treatment. Part 2 focuses on children’s reactions to the death of family members by presenting numerous situations including a parental murder-suicide. Various treatment modalities are discussed. Part 3 covers deaths that affect communities of children, e.g. the death of a teacher. An appendix provides references on different cultural practices related to death.