Two twins wake up in the middle of the night during a storm and their Mom talks to them about how they are always connected to the people and animals that they love with an invisible string. Grief is Like a Snowflake by Julia Cook
After the death of his father, Little Tree begins to learn how to cope with his feelings and start the healing process. With the help and support of his family and friends, Little Tree learns to cope by discovering what is really important in life, and realizing his father's memory will carry on. Grief. It is a normal, natural response to loss. Everyone experiences it in different ways. You can't avoid it. Grief can be hard to understand and difficult to talk about. Dr. Lora-Ellen McKinney, a psychologist who has worked with children experiencing grief, answers the big questions that surround feelings of loss. This engaging handbook looks at grief from many different angles, examining how it influences our emotions and relationships, our brains and bodies, and our behavior. Preteen readers will get to know when and why we are most likely to grieve, what purpose grief serves, and strategies for healing and finding hope moving forward.National Alliance for Grieving Children
The National Alliance for Grieving Children's website provides a network for nationwide communication between hundreds of professionals and volunteers who want to share ideas, information and resources with each other to better support the grieving children and families they serve in their own communities.Bo's Place
Bo's Place connects families, educators, and professionals with resources for assisting anyone who has lost someone in their life.New York Life Foundation - Regional and National Support
Visit the New York Life Foundation's website for national grief support organizations and contact information.(When you click on link you will be redirected to new page)Helping Children Cope with Loss, Death and Grief: Tips for Teachers and Parents
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