Resources on Coping with Death
ELEA has received discount pricing on resources available from The Dougy Center in Portland, Oregon. The Dougy Center's pioneering model for assisting children, teens and families coping with the death of a family member has received national and international acclaim, and has been featured on ABC's 20/20, Good Morning America and in Newsweek, People and US News & World Report.
ELEA has the following resources available:
Helping Children Cope with Death – An in depth look at grieving children addressing specific developmental issues and answering the most frequently asked questions about children and grief. $8.95
Helping Teens Cope with Death – Learn how the death of a loved one impacts a teen and how to help. This guidebook explains common grief reactions of teenagers, specific challenges grieving teens face, advice from parents to parents on supporting their adolescent, when to seek professional help and more. $8.95
Helping the Grieving Student: A Guide for Teachers – Packed with practical tips and specific strategies for teachers with a grieving child or children in their classroom. Give this book to your child’s teacher! $8.95
When Death Impacts Your School: A Guide for School Administrators – Includes concrete suggestions for dealing directly with a death, developing a school intervention plan after a death, and addressing special issues around suicide and violence. $8.95
35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child - The information in these pages is simple and practical and is drawn from the stories of children and teenagers who have been on the front lines of grief. This guidebook addresses how to include children in decision making, what to expect from different ages of grieving children, and how to provide safe outlets for children to express emotions. $8.95
What About the Kids? Understanding Their Needs in Funeral Planning & Services – We’ve gathered practical suggestions and ideas about what kids want and need from funerals including options for involving children and teens in memorial services and how to explain terms such as burial and cremation to children. $8.95
You may order by using the downloadable order form on this web site (PDF file) and faxing or mailing it, or by calling the ELEA National Office at 800-500-7644.
