Boulden 2010

Grief & Loss Winning at Loss
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Grief, Loss & Traumatic Events
Board Game. Gr: 1-8
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card decks and mountains become simply categories of questions. The
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stages or categories are:
Now Sherman is feeling much better.
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•Dealing with the shock •Admitting the reality of the loss •Feeling the
This gently told and tenderly illustrated story is for children who have
_______________
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pain of loss •Adjusting to life after loss •Rebuilding for the future
witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic episode, including physical
abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and
In addition to the four groups of questions mentioned above, there is
a ﬁ fth deck with true-false questions that give important information Something Scary
_______________ _______________
natural disasters such as ﬂ oods or ﬁ re. An afterword by Sasha J.
Mudlaff written for parents and other caregivers offers extensive
on the grieving process and Ò PlayÓ cards that have the players do silly
Happened to Me
suggestions for helping traumatized children, including a list of other
things to break up the seriousness of the subject matter.
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Workbook and Counselors _______________ sources that focus on speciﬁ c events. #986429 $14.95
A great strength is the gameÕ s ability to get kids who tend to Ò passÓ
Guide. Gr: K-3
to open up and share their feelings. The game also helps players _______________
move beyond the present and become familiar with the changes and
Helping kids who have
_______________
Kitt Cat’s Toolkit
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adjustments needed for rebuilding their lives.
experienced, or witnessed a
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violent or traumatic episode,
Board game and resources. Gr: 1-5
There are separate decks of Ò easierÓ cards for grades K - 3. There
including physical abuse, school or gang Many of the children seen by counselors
are also two sets of rules: one focuses on the stages and one refers
violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as have experienced a traumatic event in their
to the decks of cards as categories of questions, but not as stages of
ﬂ oods or ﬁ re, can be a challenging prospect for counselors, parents lives. Some may have lived through natural
grief. The game comes with a facilitatorÕ s booklet with lesson plans and
and concerned adults. This program consists of a work/activity book as disasters, been victims of violent crimes,
questions for a post-game discussion. #2007 $49.95
well as a comprehensive counselorÕ s guide. or been sexually abused. Others may have
The comprehensive work/activity book written by a school counselor is
New
witnessed a shocking incident that has
Mending Hearts
designed to help guide each child through the process of healing. The
impacted their ability to function successfully.
childÕ s responses to the activities can help the counselor assess the This fun and easy to learn game is intended to help the counselor
When a School Grieves
depth of the problem and the progress the child is making in dealing gently guide each child through the process of healing. Using a
Resource and Activity Guide. Gr: Pre K-6 with the issues involved. Through the use of the activities the child will
combination of leading questions and relaxation exercises children
A practical resource to help school
have the opportunity to express the turmoil they have been feeling as learn constructive ways to express their feelings and emotions
counselors, teachers, and administrators
well as the resultant effects on their life. This allows for the facilitator to regarding the event and build a tool set for ways to cope.
know how to respond when grief affects a
easily introduce positive coping strategies as well as ways for the child
The childÕ s responses to the questions can help the counselor assess
school. It includes parent/teacher helps for
to implement these strategies and start to overcome the trauma they
the depth of emotional instability and
different ages, a story to share with children,
have experienced.
the progress the child has made in
outlines for counseling sessions and activities The counselorÕ s guide contains detailed presentation information and
dealing with the issues involved.
for individuals or small groups. #507 $19.95 talking points for each activity in the workbook as well as additional
The child will have the opportunity
resources including: The developmental stages of and common
to express the turmoil heÕ s been
reactions to trauma, tips for parents and guardians, as well as sources
experiencing and the resultant
Goodbye Gram
for additional information.
effects in his life. Positive coping
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Story book and Activities. Gr: K-5H
elping children with the loss of a “ Laughter is the best medicine for
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strategies are presented and
loved one is never easy. This heartfelt
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helps children cope with the loss of someone
memories associated with our loved ´ and Spanish and the Counselors guide (English only) as well as the should be discussed. The child
Helping children with the loss of
special by helping them realize that although ones. When children realize their
their special loved one is gone they will always
memories are everlasting, it comforts can be taught how to use these
live on in their hearts and the hearts of others.
complete program on CD for easy reproduction.
a loved one is never easy
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mories are something
precious that they can hold onto
Amy’s story prompts kids to remember all the strategies effectively so he can grow
heartfelt remembrance of a greatly
special things about their lost loved one; helping during this period of loss. ” Additional copies of the workbook are available for $5.95 each please
to bring some laughter to a child’s heavy heart
at a time when it is most needed, while stressing
emotionally and start to overcome
loved grandmother helps children
Amy Greenberg has
that love never dies.
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use of a few simple activities provided at the end years. Her last ten
of the story. years have been as an elementary
special by helping them realize that
school counselor. Ms. Greenberg This game can be used in conjunction with the “Something Scary
has helped numerous children grieve
the death of loved ones.
although their special loved one is
Happened to MeÓ workbook, or as a separate therapeutic tool and is
Sue Ramá has illustrated many
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Through the use of humor and fond
Activities and Games. Gr: K-5
memories, AmyÕ s story prompts kids
to remember all the special things about their lost loved one; helping to
Children who have suffered
Helping Kids Heal Gr: 2-6
bring some laughter to a childÕ s heavy heart at a time when it is most
trauma and loss need compassion, This unique volume contains 75 tried-and-
needed, while stressing that love never dies.
understanding, and counselors that true reproducible activities to help children
can help them cope with ongoing after a traumatic event. Following the natural
Ò Laughter is the best medicine for a sad soul. We all have
stress while they heal from past hurts. sequence of recovery, the book begins with
special memories associated with our loved ones. When
This book was written by experienced relaxation activities and ends with activities
children realize their memories are everlasting, it comforts
trauma counselors who share their that strengthen a childÕ s capacity to give back
them. The memories are something precious that they can hold
favorite techniques developed over to others.
onto during this period of loss.Ó
dozens of years of working with Proven therapeutic principles are woven
Kids are also provided the opportunity to share their remembrances
children. The book includes a wide throughout the book, and anecdotes, tips and
with others through the use of a few simple activities provided at the
variety of techniques and comes with vignettes bring each activity to life. 128 page
end of the story. #076946 $9.95
three different card games and a mini-board game. #8131 $34.95 soft cover book. #350284 $29.95
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