Resources

When Something Terrible Happens by Marge Heegaard

BOOK: The 'Drawing Out Feelings' series of books has been designed to provide parents, educators and counsellors with an organised approach to helping children cope with grief, family loss and change.

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When Someone Very Special Dies by Marge Heegaard

BOOK: A practical format for allowing children to understand the concept of death and develop coping skills for life, this book is designed for young readers to illustrate.

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Death, Grief and Hope for Young People

BOOKLET: Downloadable Christian resource which looks to tell the truth about what happens when someone dies and how to understand our feelings.

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A death in the lives of

FILM: 20 minute film shows a group of young people aged 13-16, from a range of backgrounds talking about the kind of support they needed to help them cope with bereavement.

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Living on the Seabed by Lindsay Nicholson

BOOK: Lindsay Nicholson looks at the grieving process and offers a roadmap to help all of us navigate a path none of us chooses but all of us must walk.

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Open to Hope

WEBSITE: an online website where people can share inspirational stories of loss and love. We encourage our visitors to read, listen and share their stories of hope and compassion.

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See You Soon by Philippa Skinner

BOOK: An honest and reflective account of a mother's story as she faces up to and lives through her son's death from a heroin overdose in 2007. Skinner is writing for those who are bereaved, those seeking to support people who are, and also, more specifically, for people affected by addiction

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A Gift for the Bereaved Parent by Zamir Hussain

BOOK: The loss of a child is probably the most painful experience a parent can go through. It is at such times of deep sorrow and grief that people often turn to their faith. This book has been written to address this need from the Islamic perspective using quotes from the Quran and Ahadith.

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Death, grief and hope for adults.

BOOKLET: Downloadable Christian resource which looks to tell the truth about what happens when someone dies and how to understand our feelings.

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Apart of Me

APP: For young people who have lost a parent or other close relative, also those who have someone important in their life with a terminal illness.

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Children and Grief by William Worden

BOOK: Drawing upon extensive interviews and assessments of school-age children who have lost a parent to death, this book offers a richly textured portrait of the mourning process in children.

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Simran Jeet Singh, Sikh Ways of Grieving

WEBSITE: A useful website and article that explains how Sikhs comfort the dying, mark death, comfort the bereaved and celebrate life.

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Maria Kristiansen & Aziz Sheikh, Understanding faith considerations when caring for bereaved Muslims

ARTICLE: Bereavement represents a significant life event, often resulting in major social, psychological and spiritual transitions. In this paper, core Muslim beliefs in relation to death and bereavement are considered.

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Linda Goldman, Great answers to difficult questions about death: What children need to know

BOOK: This book explores children's thoughts and feelings on the subject of death and provides parents and other caring adults with guidance on how to respond to difficult questions.

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Churchill Insurance, A guide to coping with death and grief

WEBSITE: One of a number of company websites that sets out helpful advice and information for clients and website visitors alike. In this case, the bereavement process explained.

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With the End in Mind: Dying, Death and Wisdom in an Age of Denial by Kathryn Mannix

BOOK: A book of stories from the bedsides of patients facing death, Kathryn shares the experiences that have enabled her to see dying as something we can plan for.

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Dealing with a traumatic event including bereavement where it has happened in traumatic circumstances

WEBSITE: This is a useful website offering help for those dealing with a traumatic event including bereavement where it has happened in traumatic circumstances.

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Surprised by Grief (on being widowed young) by Janine Fair

BOOK: In her book, Janine places her grief in the context of a transition in order to understand her 'voyage of hope', ending with gratitude to God for all she has received from his hands.

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Our Greatest Gift: A Meditation on Dying and Caring by Henri Nouwen

BOOK: In this book of personal reflections, the author hopes to encourage those who are dying to die well and those who care for the dying to care well.

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