Child Mental Health Handbook 6: Grief

Author: Dr. Bernardine Woo, Geralding Wong (Singapore), translated by Li Wenji
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: "The Handbook for Children's Mental Health" is written specifically for parents, guardians, and teachers of children. The entire set consists of 10 volumes, covering the challenges, psychological, and behavioral issues that modern children face. Each volume provides concise yet detailed introductions to the causes of various problems, specific signs and symptoms, as well as the latest diagnosis and treatment methods. The handbook also offers many helpful suggestions on how to guide troubled children and how to seek help. This set was written by mental health experts from the Child Guidance Center of the Health Promotion Board in Singapore. Using easy-to-understand knowledge and gentle, fluent writing, it provides a comprehensive and in-depth explanation of the psychological disorders that may occur in children, serving as a highly inspiring and educational resource. Therefore, this book is particularly suitable for parents of children and child workers to study and use.
When a loved one passes away, how do children think? What are their feelings? What does death mean to them? Can they grieve? Under normal circumstances, children express their grief through behaviors, emotions, thoughts, and physical reactions. They may cry, become angry, or believe that their misbehavior led to the death of their loved one. Alternatively, they may exhibit behaviors that were present only in their earliest years. The idea that children can quickly move on from loss is incorrect. But how can we help them overcome their loss and begin a new life? What should we not say or do? When does a child's grief become severe? Has the child ever suffered from depression due to grief? This book provides all the information that parents, caregivers, teachers, and others concerned with the growth of children and adolescents should know.