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Record Nr.

UNINA9910783321203321

Titolo

Lost for words [[electronic resource] ] : loss and bereavement awareness training / / John Holland ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2005

ISBN

1-280-26197-8

9786610261970

1-84642-107-1

Edizione

[1st American pbk. ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (128 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

HollandJohn <1948->

Disciplina

155.9/37

Soggetti

Bereavement in children

Grief in children

Loss (Psychology) in children

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Introducing trainees to the package -- Ice-breakers -- Ground rules -- Research -- Loss experience -- Changes -- Case study -- Models of loss -- Children's understanding of death -- Euphemisms -- Death as taboo -- Changes in learning and behaviour -- Helping children -- Loss in the curriculum -- Anticipated and sudden death -- Cultural aspects -- Death of a pupil or staff member -- Loss in policies -- Helping agencies.

Sommario/riassunto

Lost for Words is an innovative ""loss awareness"" training package designed for teachers and carers supporting children who are experiencing bereavement. All the required resources are included with the pack, including templates for OHP transparencies, handouts for trainees and a bibliography for further reading.