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Grief and Bereavement Resources For Children

The purpose of this information guide is to direct cancer patients and their families to information sources on end-of-life issues. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to provide starting points for information seeking. The materials can be found at the Patient Education Resource Center of the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in room B1-361.

updated 05/07

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For Adults Helping Children

Barrett, Amy R. 35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child. Portland, OR: Dougy Center, 1999.

Dougy Center for Grieving Children. Helping Teens Cope with Death. Portland, OR: Dougy Center for Grieving Children, 1999.

Dougy Center for Grieving Children. Helping Children Cope with Death. Portland, OR: Dougy Center for Grieving Children, 2004.

Emswiler, Mary Ann. Guiding Your Child through Grief. New York, NY: Bantam Books, 2000.

Lewish, Paddy Greenwall.Helping Children Cope with the Death of a Parent: A Guide for the First Year. Westport, CN: Praeger, 2004.

Schuurman, Donna. Never the Same: Coming to Terms with the Death of a Parent. 1st Ed. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press, 2003.

Wolfelt, Alan D. Healing a Child's Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas for Families, Friends & Caregivers. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press, 2001.

For Children

Britain, Lory, and Carol Deach. My Grandma Died: A Child's Story about Death and Loss. Seattle, WA: Parenting Press, 2003.

Dennison, Amy, Allie Dennison, and David Dennison. After You Lose Someone You Love: Advice and Insight from the Diaries of Three Kids Who've been there. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Pub, 2005.

Dokas, Dara. Remembering Mama. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress, 2002.

Levete, Sarah, and Christopher O'Neill. When People Die. Mankato, MN: Stargazer Books, 2005.

Mundy, Michaelene. Sad Isn't Bad: A Good-Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing With Loss. Wellington (South Africa): Lux Vervi BM. 2001.

Romain, Trevor; Verdick, Elizabeth. What on Earth do you do when someone Dies? Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit, 1999.

Silverman, J. Help Me Say Goodbye: Activities for Helping Kids Cope When a Special Person Dies. Minnapolis, MN: Fairview Press, 1999.

Thomas, Pat. I miss you: a First Look at Death. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, 2001.

Wolfelt, Alan D. Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids: 100 Practical Ideas: Simple Advice and Activities for Children After a Death. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press, 2001.

For Teens

Dower, Laura. I Will Remember You: What to Do When Someone You Love Dies: A Guidebook Through Grief for Teens. New York, NY: Scholastic, 2001.

Myers, E. Teens, Loss, and Grief: The Ultimate Teen Guide. Lanham, Md: Scarecrow Press, 2006.

Meyers, Karen, et al. The Truth about Death and Dying. New York, NY: Facts On File, 2005.

Wolfelt, Alan D. Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press, 2001.

Sibling Loss

Barber, Erika. Letters from a Friend: A Sibling's Guide for Coping and Grief. Amityville, NY: Baywood, 2003.

Jackson, Aariane R.; Lawhon, Leigh. Can You Hear Me Smiling? A Child Grieves a Sister. Washington, DC: Child & Family Press, 2004.

Johnson, Marvin. Where's Jess? For Children Who Have a Brother or Sister Die. Rev. Ed. Omaha, NE: Centering Corp. Resource, 2003.

Web Resources

Kidsaid

Dougy Center

This list does not constitute an endorsement of the information contained in the resources. It is provided for educational purposes only and are not intended for nor engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through this list and its links should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care.

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