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Finding the words : how to talk with children and teens about death, suicide, funerals, homicide, cremation and other end-of-life matters / by Alan D. Wolfelt.

ISBN: 9781617221897
ISBN: 1617221899
Physical Description: 138 pages ; 22 cm.
Publisher: Fort Collins, Colorado : Companion Press, [2013]
Copyright: &copy;2013.

Summary:

"With this compassionate book by respected grief counselor and educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt, readers will find simplified and suitable methods for talking to children and teenagers about sensitive topics with an emphasis on the subject of death. Honest but child-appropriate language is advocated, and various wording and levels of explanation are suggested for different ages when discussing topics such as death in general, suicide, homicide, accidental death, the death of a child, terminal illness, pet death, funerals, and cremation. An ideal book for parents, caregivers, and counselors looking for an easy resource when talking to youths about death, this book can be used for any setting, religious or otherwise."-- from publisher.