Companioning the Grieving Child: A Soulful Guide for Caregivers

Renowned author and educator Alan Wolfelt redefines the role of the grief counselor in this guide for caregivers to grieving children. Providing a viable alternative to the limitations of the medical establishment's model for companioning the bereaved, Wolfelt encourages counselors and other caregivers to aspire to a more compassionate philosophy in which the child is the expert of his or her grief--not the counselor or caregiver. The approach outlined in the book argues against treating grief as an illness to be diagnosed and treated but rather for acknowledging it as an event that forever changes a child's worldview. By promoting careful listening and observation, this guide shows caregivers, family members, teachers, and others how to support grieving children and help them grow into healthy adults.

Author: Alan D. Wolfelt
Publisher: Companion Press (CO)
Published: 07/01/2012
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781617221583
ISBN10: 1617221589
BISAC Categories:
- Self-Help | Death, Grief, Bereavement
- Family & Relationships | Death, Grief, Bereavement

About the Author
Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD, is a speaker, a grief counselor, and the director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition. He is the author of numerous books on grief, including Companioning the Bereaved, Creating Meaningful Funeral Ceremonies, Healing the Bereaved Child, Healing Your Grieving Heart, Understanding Your Grief. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.