Life & Loss

This essential guide provides a compassionate framework for understanding how children process grief and navigate different types of loss, moving beyond unhelpful platitudes that can stifle genuine healing. Goldman equips readers with a clear understanding of the four psychological tasks of grief and dismantles the common myths that often complicate the mourning process for young people. The book offers a practical methodology, referred to as grief work, which provides concrete strategies for helping children healthily express and commemorate their feelings.

What sets this resource apart is its actionable inventory of tools and ideas, making it an invaluable reference for educators, counselors, and any adult supporting a grieving child. It transforms abstract concepts of childhood bereavement into tangible activities that facilitate communication and emotional release. For anyone feeling ill-equipped to guide a young person through the landscape of loss, this book provides the necessary map and language to offer truly meaningful support.