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Talking with Children & Young People about Death & Dying (2nd Edition)

Author:	Mary Turner
Published By:	Jessica Kingsley (London)
Pages:	160
Price:	£19.99
ISBN:	978 1 84310 441

Reviewed by Stephen Henwood.

This is a workbook book full of very useful resources to help adults talk with children and young people about death. There is a section devoted to enabling the adult to talk and lots of resources for facilitated discussion with children who often find the dying process difficult to comprehend. There are many thoughtful resources that all acknowledge the importance of honest and gentle communication, but clearly explain that this is a very hard thing to do.

In this book a Minister will find help in order to talk with children about an impending funeral of a special person. Tears, smiles and the future are also included as well as help in understanding the death of a pet.

Pages can be photocopied and used in discussion without worrying about breaking copyright.

For anyone concerned about saying the right things this book is a must.