Why Did You Die?: Activities to Help Children Cope with Grief & Loss

by Ellen Goldring, Ellen Goldring LPC, Erika Leeuwenburgh LPC

Book Overview

Thousands of children each year experience the death of a loved one before they reach the age of 18, and some 10 to 15 percent of them experience mental health problems, such as depression, as a result. One study found that childhood grief is correlated with low grades, sleep problems, moodiness, behavior problems, and an inability to concentrate. When a loved one dies, children are faced with a kaleidoscope of feelings, thoughts, myths, and questions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572246049
• ISBN13: 9781572246041
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Instant Help Publications
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 6 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 7