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Helping bereaved children [electronic book] : a handbook for practitioners / edited by Nancy Boyd Webb ; foreword by Kenneth J. Doka.

By: Webb, Nancy Boyd, 1932- [author].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Social work practice with children and families: Publisher: New York : Guilford Press, [2010]Copyright date: ©2010Edition: Third edition.Description: online resource (xxiv, 408 pages) : illustrations.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781462504510 (paperback); 9781606235980 (e-book).Subject(s): Grief in children | Bereavement in children | Children and death | Children -- Counseling of | Children -- Counseling of -- Case studiesDDC classification: 155.937 Online resources: Access eBook
Contents:
The child and death -- Assessment of the bereaved child-- Death of a grandparent or a parent -- The grief of siblings -- The disenfranchised grief of children -- Suicide in the family : helping child and adolescent survivors -- The loss and death of a pet -- War-related deaths in the family -- The terminally ill child in school and the sudden death of a teacher -- Violent, traumatic death in schools and community responses -- Children's and adolescents\' exposure to the mass violence of war and terrorism : role of the media -- Deaths connected to natural disasters -- Cognitive-behavioral therapy and play therapy for childhood trauma and loss-- Conjoint caregiver-child treatment following a parent's death -- Bereavement groups and camps for children : an interdisciplinary approach -- Storytelling with bereaved children -- Professional self-care and prevention of secondary trauma -- Guidelines to help parents and teachers of bereaved children.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This acclaimed work describes a range of counseling and therapy approaches for children who have experienced loss. Practitioners and students are given practical strategies for helping preschoolers through adolescents cope with different forms of bereavement, including death in the family, school, and community. Grounded in research on child therapy, bereavement, trauma, and child development, the volume includes rich case presentations and clearly explains the principles that guide interventions. Eleven reproducible assessment tools and handouts can also be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Includes bibliographical references and index

The child and death -- Assessment of the bereaved child-- Death of a grandparent or a parent -- The grief of siblings -- The disenfranchised grief of children -- Suicide in the family : helping child and adolescent survivors -- The loss and death of a pet -- War-related deaths in the family -- The terminally ill child in school and the sudden death of a teacher -- Violent, traumatic death in schools and community responses -- Children's and adolescents\' exposure to the mass violence of war and terrorism : role of the media -- Deaths connected to natural disasters -- Cognitive-behavioral therapy and play therapy for childhood trauma and loss-- Conjoint caregiver-child treatment following a parent's death -- Bereavement groups and camps for children : an interdisciplinary approach -- Storytelling with bereaved children -- Professional self-care and prevention of secondary trauma -- Guidelines to help parents and teachers of bereaved children.

CIT Module PSYC 9009 - Supplementary reading.

Electronic reproduction.: EBSCO GOBI. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Part I Introduction
  • 1 The Child and Death (p. 3)
  • 2 Assessment of the Bereaved Child (p. 22)
  • Part II Death in the Family
  • 3 Death of a Grandparent or a Parent (p. 51)
  • 4 The Grief of Siblings (p. 69)
  • 5 The Disenfranchised Grief of Children (p. 91)
  • 6 Suicide in the Family: Helping Child and Adolescent Survivors (p. 109)
  • 7 The Loss and Death of a Pet (p. 129)
  • 8 War-Related Deaths in the Family (p. 147)
  • Part III Death in the School and the Wider World
  • 9 The Terminally 111 Child in School and the Sudden Death of a Teacher (p. 167)
  • 10 Violent, Traumatic Death in Schools and Community Responses (p. 190)
  • 11 Children's and Adolescents' Exposure to the Mass Violence of War and Terrorism: Role of the Media (p. 215)
  • 12 Deaths Connected to Natural Disasters (p. 240)
  • Part IV Interventions with Bereaved Children
  • 13 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Play Therapy for Childhood Trauma and Loss (p. 263)
  • 14 Conjoint Caregiver-Child Treatment Following a Parent's Death (p. 278)
  • 15 Bereavement Groups and Camps for Children: An Interdisciplinary Approach (p. 296)
  • 16 Storytelling with Bereaved Children (p. 318)
  • Part V Help for Counselors, Parents, and Teachers
  • 17 Professional Self-Care and Prevention of Secondary Trauma (p. 345)
  • 18 Guidelines to Help Parents and Teachers of Bereaved Children (p. 374)
  • Resources
  • Selected Training Programs and Certifications (p. 385)
  • Suppliers of Play Materials (p. 388)
  • Bereavement Resources (p. 390)
  • References on Religious/Cultural/Ethnic Practices Related to Death (p. 392)
  • Index (p. 393)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Nancy Boyd Webb, DSW, BCD, RPT-S, a board-certified diplomate in clinical social work and a registered play therapy supervisor, is a leading authority on play therapy with children who have experienced loss and traumatic bereavement.