Product Description

"I urge all parents to read Maria Trozzi's book and to be ready themselves to share their children's grief.... This book will surely help in such a preparation." --T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., professor emeritus, Harvard Medical School; author of Touchpoints

Through captivating stories and thoughtful analysis, Maria Trozzi explains how to handle the difficult job of talking with children and adolescents about loss, with discussions about: * How children perceive and interpret events such as death, disability, and divorce * Guiding children through the four tasks of mourning * Helping children face funerals, wakes, and memorial services * Children's fears and fantasies: how they express them, and how to address them * Age-appropriate responses to children's questions and concerns * Talking to children about long-term illness, suicide, family or community tragedy, and other special situations * What to do when children won't talk about loss, and when to seek professional help

"The wisdom, authenticity, and sheer presence of the author are evident from page one until the end of the beautifully written book. Terms like 'ground-breaking' and 'innovative' have been triviliazed by overuse. In this case they are deserved." --Stan Turecki, M.D., author of The Difficult Child

* Maria Trozzi is uniquely qualified to write this book--a trained professional, crisis consultant, and lecturer, she works directly with children, parents, educators, and health professionals nationwide
* Foreword by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.
* Offers solid, constructive advice on talking with children of all ages, including adolescents

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #323323 in Books
• Published on: 1999-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

About the Author
Maria Trozzi is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Boston University School of Medicine. She is the director of the Good Grief Program at Boston Medical Center, now in its fifteenth year of providing national training, crisis consultation, and direct services to children, parents, educators, and health professionals. Maria lectures regularly throughout the United States to parents and professionals about the inevitable losses that all children face as they grow up.

Customer Reviews

A truly helpful guide for counselors and grieving families
A real sanity saver... Ways to help and how to help, and an understanding that it is a lifetime process for children and that as they and their parents and families and friends age, needs and understanding also change. I have given this book to many.

Good information-good read
I'm working toward a Thanatology degree and this book was required reading, but I found myself wishing that all parents, grandparents, teachers and counselors had this information so that potentially damaging comments and ideas are not planted at a very influential time in their children's lives. Behaviors at different ages in crucial time of loss are also explored, allowing for understanding and help instead of perhaps punishment or dismissal. The information was also presented in an easy to read and understandable format.

excellent resource
I just loved this book. Fantastic resource for how to talk with kids about loss. Any loss... divorce, death, loss of a pet or even loss of innocence. I recommend this book.