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Helping teens work through grief /

Perschy, Mary Kelly, 1942-

Helping teens work through grief / - 2nd ed. - New York : Brunner-Routledge, 2004. - xvii, 165 p. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-157) and index.

Understanding Grieving Teens and How to Support Them -- Teens and the grieving process -- When teens experience trauma -- Social support -- The Teen Grief Group -- The value of a group in dealing with grief -- Initiating and organizing a grief group -- Group design -- Specific Structured Activities -- Helping teens connect -- Teens caring for themselves -- Creating a journal -- Learning about grief -- Moving through the plan -- Continuing bonds: Commemorating and connecting with the person who died -- Moving on and beyond: The search for meaning -- Appendix A: Signs of complicated grief -- Appendix B: Be aware of the warning signs (of Suicide) -- Appendix C: Feelings of grief -- Appendix D: Crisis: Danger and opportunity -- Appendix E: Crazy grief (Teen copy) -- Appendix F: My mind, emotions, and soul matured ... Too fast for my years (Teen Copy) -- Appendix G: Amy and Mr. Matthews (Teen Copy) -- Appendix H: "Goodbye" means ouch! (Teen copy) -- Appendix I: Affirmations -- Appendix J: What I learned about grief: Teen speak out -- Appendix K: Seven things a grieving person needs to know.

Teens who experience the death of a close friend, parent or relative may often find it difficult to grieve. This book is intended for any adult who may be in a position to help by providing a safe atmosphere that allows teens to experience the turmoil of their emotions & move towards healing.

0415946964 (pbk.) 9780415946964: £16.50


Grief in adolescence.
Bereavement in adolescence.
Teenagers--Counseling of.
Grief therapy.

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