Understanding Child and Adolescent Grief: Supporting Loss and Facilitating Growth

Description

Understanding Child and Adolescent Grief incorporates theory, clinical applications, case studies, and current research on contemporary models of grief pertaining to children and adolescents. The integration of developmental perspectives, attachment theory, and neurobiological implications provides a thorough summary of the many factors that can affect a child's growth and development, and the subsequent influence on grief expression. Chapters explore relevant social topics rarely addressed in other texts, such as the death of African American men, suicide among Aboriginal youth in Canada, death/suicide among LGBTQ youth and social media's influence. Also included are practical tips for helping professionals who want to better understand how grief and loss affect children and teens, as well as a meditation guide that provides concrete opportunities for growth and healing. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of Illustrations Series Editor’s Foreword Acknowledgments About the Editor About the Contributors 1 Introduction 2 Developmental Considerations for Grieving Youth 3 Assessing Grief and Loss in Children and Adolescents 4 Disenfranchised Grief Among Bereaved Youth 5 Death of a Parent in Childhood or Adolescence 6 A Lifetime Loss: Death of a Sibling 7 Using Expressive Arts Following the Death of a Friend 8 The Unique Needs of Children with Life-Limiting Illnesses 9 Understanding Trauma and Grief Complications 10 Suicide in Children and Adolescents: An Overview 11 Grief and Loss Among First Nations and African American Youth 12 Loss and Resilience in Gender and Sexual Minority Youth 13 Grief, Adolescents, and Social Media 14 Supporting Resilience in Grieving Kids in Today’s World 15 Ethical Practice and Maintaining Well-Being Appendix: Just Keep Breathing! Mindful Breath Awareness: A Brief Manual for Kids of All Ages Index