Bereavement
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Rafi’s Red Racing Car
Explaining Suicide and Grief to Young Children
Louise Moir
This beautiful, sensitively composed storybook is a valuable resource for both children affected by a family member's suicide and their carers. Through a creative, heart-warming tale about a young grieving rabbit named Rafi, it gently explains the truth about death and suicide while communicating that everything will eventually be okay again. Learn More2016, Hardback, 10.00in x 7.17in / 254mm x 182mm, 40pp, $17.95ISBN: 97817859220082016, Ebook, PDF, 40pp, $17.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-476-2 -
A Matter of Life and Death
60 Voices Share their Wisdom
Rosalind Bradley, Foreword by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
This book brings together contributors from different backgrounds including a Holocaust survivor and a death row inmate, to explore perspectives on death. Each contributor offers commentary on a written or visual work that best expresses death to them. A meaningful volume for the bereaved and those working in bereavement or spirituality. Learn More2016, 232pp -
Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute?
Explaining (sudden) death in words very young children can understand
Elke Barber and Alex Barber, illustrated by Anna Jarvis
Alex is only three when his father suddenly suffers a massive heart attack. All on his own, he manages to get help, but his beloved Daddy dies at the scene. Completely honest and written in Alex's own words, this book tells the story of how his mum helps him understand what happened. Learn More2016, 40pp -
Responding to Loss and Bereavement in Schools
A Training Resource to Assess, Evaluate and Improve the School Response
John Holland
A complete resource to provide the best possible response to pupil and staff bereavement and loss in schools. Includes guidance on communication and the importance of considered whole-school support, audit and assessment tools, as well as a full set of photocopiable exercises for in-school training. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 10.98in x 8.50in / 279mm x 216mm, 152pp, $37.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-692-22016, Ebook, PDF, 152pp, $37.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-229-4 -
We Get It
Voices of Grieving College Students and Young Adults
Heather L. Servaty-Seib and David C. Fajgenbaum
Grieving college students can often feel isolated and vulnerable, and may feel that no one else 'gets' what they are going through. With narratives from students who have lost a loved one and commentary from the authors, this book aims to provide guidance and support for bereaved students, as well as providing tips for those who seek to help them. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 9.33in x 6.46in / 237mm x 164mm, 208pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-752-32015, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-977-7 -
Luna's Red Hat
An Illustrated Storybook to Help Children Cope with Loss and Suicide
Emmi Smid
Charmingly-illustrated, this storybook follows a girl called Luna, whose mother died a year ago. It is designed to be read with children aged 6+ who have been bereaved by suicide to help them cope with their difficult feelings. The book also includes a guide for parents and professionals by grief expert, Dr Riet Fiddelaers-Jaspers. Learn More2015, Hardback, 10.55in x 8.15in / 268mm x 207mm, 34pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-629-82015, Ebook, PDF, 34pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-111-2 -
A Sky of Diamonds
A story for children about loss, grief and hope
Camille Gibbs
An illustrated storybook about a girl named Mia who has experienced the death of her mother. Covering all stages of grief, it is perfect for reading with bereaved children aged 5-9 as a way to help them overcome their difficult feelings. It includes in-built strategies for coping with grief and answers many questions that children have about death. Learn More2015, 48pp -
Seeds of Hope Bereavement and Loss Activity Book
Helping Children and Young People Cope with Change Through Nature
Caroline Jay, illustrated by Unity-Joy Dale
This activity book uses nature as a gentle way of helping children aged 5+ understand change, loss and death. Through creative activities such as making a paper memory tree, writing and drawing about feelings, and looking closely at nature, children learn about natural changes and how to cope with and express feelings of grief. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 10.98in x 8.50in / 279mm x 216mm, 88pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-546-82014, Ebook, PDF, 84pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-970-8 -
Final Chapters
Writings About the End of Life
Edited by Roger Kirkpatrick
A collection of short stories and poems about death and dying. These moving and heartfelt pieces offer insights into the profound thoughts and emotions surrounding grief, bereavement, end of life and facing death. They offer readers the support of a shared experience, and the opportunity to open up about the difficult subject of death and dying. Learn More2014, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 5.51in / 215mm x 140mm, 128pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-490-42014, Ebook, ePUB, 128pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-886-2 -
Supporting People through Loss and Grief
An Introduction for Counsellors and Other Caring Practitioners
John Wilson
This accessible handbook provides a comprehensive guide to working with people experiencing grief, bereavement and loss. It covers theories and models of grief, essential skills and how to support people in practice. It is essential reading for counsellors, bereavement support volunteers, palliative care nurses, students and trainers. Learn More2013, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.91in / 228mm x 150mm, 248pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-376-12013, Ebook, ePUB, 248pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-0-85700-739-1
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