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How to
Explain Death to Children by
Rabbi Earl A. Grollman, D. D. (booklet)
- answers numerous questions surrounding children and death. Answers
questions such as "Should your child attend the funeral?"
available
for pick-up
I don't want to visit Grandma anymore by
Norman Geller (book)
- Rachel learns how to cope with your grandmother's stay in a hospital and
a nursing home. Rachel learns to not be frightened of all the
changes and to realize her grandmother is still the same special person
she always was.
available
for viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT by
Jessie Flynn (book) - dealing with
loss and realizing the true cause of a person's death.
available
for viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
The
Jewish Mourner's Handbook by
an Editorial Committee (book)
- "Judaism embraces all of life and accepts death as a part of
life...Jewish tradition understands that we are never prepared to lose
someone we love." This book explains many Jewish traditions
surrounding the funeral and explains several terms used in conjunction
with the Jewish funeral.
available
for viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
Kolie
and the Funeral by
Ralph L. Klicker, Ph.D (coloring
book) - Kolie is a Koala Bear who's grandpa died. The book follows
Kolie through the burial process. There are suggestions for grownups
on the back page.
might
be available (limited supply)
Pet Loss
New Leaf resources (brochure)
- discussion on the loss of a pet and dealing with your grief.
available
for pick-up
Physical
Grief New Leaf
resources (brochure)
- discussion on the physical effects of death and grief (sudden weight
gain, shortness of breath, etc) and what you can do to help yourself
through this period of life.
available
for pick-up
RACHEL AND
THE UPSide DOWN HeaRt by
eileen douglas (book)
- "Readers of all ages learn that the death of a loved one can, with
time and faith, be accepted. A parable that touches every
heart..." Norman
Vincent Peale
available
for viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
Shiva
Candle - an
explanation of the tradition
Suicide
in the Young by Rabbi Earl A.
Grollman, D. D. (brochure) - "this brochure
will try to bring this difficult topic into the open, to talk about
popular misconceptions, recognize danger signals, learn what we can do to
take preventive measures, and finally offer meaningful support for those
who have experienced the intolerable loss of a young loved one through
self-inflicted death."
available
for pick-up
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT DEATH FOR TEENAGERS How
to Cope with Losing Someone You Love
by Earl A. Grollman
(book) - "I
wish I could send Earl Grollman's book to every one of the thousands of
teens who write me in their pain and confusion over a death. How
relieved these young people would be to discover that others also feel
angry, mean, guilty, alone and wretched as well as sad." Beth
Winship, "Ask Beth" columnist
available for
viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
talking about death a dialogue
between parent and child
by earl a. grollman
(book) - "The
first edition of Talking About Death was awarded the Trends
citation by UNESCO, and has achieved recognition as a sensitive and
helpful work on a long-neglected subject. This edition is
accompanied by a greatly expanded Parents' Guide which suggests a variety
of uses for the book, and helps parents themselves to come to terms with
death. Also included is a fully annotated listing of
resources."
available
for viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
Teen
Grief: When A Friend or Someone You Loved Has Died by
Accord (brochure) -
helps teens understand why they feel the way they do, how long these
feelings will last and what they can do while coping with a
death.
available
for pick-up
TIME
REMEMBERED - A Journal for Survivors by
Rabbi Earl A. Grollman, D. D. (book)
- "The approach of this book is different. You
are the writer. Only you can express your moods, your
pain, and your search for healing." "As you recall the pages of
the past, take your time to consider your individual chapter for the
future. One part of your life has ended. You are now writing your
new beginnings."
available
for viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
Timothy Duck - the
story of the death of a friend by
Lynn Bennett Blackburn (book) -
Timothy Duck never stopped to think about death or how he would feel if
someone he loved died. Then his best person-friend go sick.
Suddenly Timothy had all kinds of feelings he'd never had
before." "This story is all about the feeling part and the
getting better part, too. We hope Timothy will be a helpful
friend."
available
for viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
TOO
YOUNG TO DIE Youth and Suicide
by Francine
Klagsbrun (book) -
"With openness and sensitivity, Ms. Klagsbrun gives practical advice
on recognizing and dealing with the cries for help that precede a suicide
attempt. Drawing on interviews with young people who have tried to
kill themselves, as well as surveys, case histories and extensive
research, she explains the underlying motives and causes, points out the
danger signals and explores the role of family, teachers and friends in
giving aid and support in a suicide crisis."
available
for viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
WHAT IS CREMATION? by
Jessie Flynn (book) - Grandpa
Jack explains his wish of cremation to his grandchildren. He tells
them what it means and that his ashes can be buried at their special place
and that will help the flowers grow.
available
for viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
WHEN CHILDREN GRIEVE
by John W. James
and Russell Friedman (book) -
"for adults to help children deal with death, divorce, pet loss,
moving and other losses."
available for
viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
When A
Friend Dies A Book for Teens About
Grieving & Healing by
Marilyn E. Gootman, Ed.D. (book)
- "If you are grieving the death of a friend, do something for
yourself. Take the time to read this book. It isn't very long
- there aren't a lot of words - but you may find the help you need to cope
with your sadness and begin to heal."
available
for viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
When Your Parent Has
Died New Leaf
resources (brochure)
- discussion of your new life without a parent and the new relationship
you will have with relatives, the feelings of being alone and how your
family role will change.
available
for pick-up
Who Lives Happily Ever After? A
handbook for families whose child has died violently by Sharon
Turnbull (book) - "Your
child died a senseless, tragic death. you've never felt more lost
and confused. It's hard to think, eat, or sleep. There are many
questions and no one has the answers. You feel..."
available
for viewing at the funeral home, possible internet availability.
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