Grief in young children a handbook for adults - Dyregrov, Atle (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-90) and index
What is grief? -- What can be done to help children who have suffered a loss? -- Children's participation in rituals -- How do children process what has happened over time? -- Supporting to the child over time -- Advice to parents -- Specific advice
It is a common misconception that pre-school children are not capable of experiencing grief in the same way as older children. This text challenges this assumption, demonstrating that although young children may not express grief in the same way as older children, they still need to be supported through loss