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A Special Scar: The experiences of people bereaved by suicideAlison Wertheimer Written and researched by a bereaved sibling, this book covers the losses of siblings, parents, children and friends. |
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Bearing the Unbearable: Love, Loss, and the Heartbreaking Path of GriefDr. Joanne Cacciatore When a loved one dies, the pain of loss can feel unbearable--especially in the case of a traumatizing death that leaves us shouting NO! with every fibre of our body. Through generous, insightful writing and moving stories of her encounters with grief over decades of supporting individuals, families, and communities--as well as her own experience with loss--Cacciatore opens a space for us to process, integrate, and deeply honour our own grief. |
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Beyond the Rough Rock: Supporting a Child Who Has Been Bereaved Through SuicideDi Stubbs and Julie Stokes This booklet offers practical advice for families in the immediate days and weeks when suicide has been the cause of death. It aims to give parents and professionals the confidence to involve children in discussions about the nature of a death by suicide. |
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Don't Let Them Tell You How to Grieve: Lines to let you know you are not aloneGina Claye Poems written by a mother who experienced the sudden deaths of her 19-year-old daughter by suicide and her 32-year-old son from encephalitis. |
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Help is at hand: A resource for people bereaved by suicideDepartment of Health This free guide is for people who are affected by suicide or other sudden, traumatic death. It aims firstly to help people who are unexpectedly bereaved in this way. It also provides information for healthcare and other professionals who come into contact with bereaved people, to assist them in providing help and to suggest how they themselves may find support if they need it. |
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I Love You, SunshineAddy Farmer and illustrated by Darren Gate I Love You, Sunshine tells the story of how one dad dies by suicide and how it affects his eight year old daughter, Milly, and the rest of her family. It is a story of bereavement but it is also a story of love. It is intended as a way for all families bereaved by suicide to know that they are not alone; to build resilience through understanding; and to help take small steps forwards. The story has been informed and developed through conversations with bereaved parents and with feedback from bereavement support practitioners at Child Bereavement UK. The charity has provided the important parental guidance notes to go alongside Milly’s story. These notes also point the way to support networks for families bereaved by suicide. The book is intended for distribution and sale to bereavement charities, to school counsellors and to anybody who might find it a useful resource. Available from Addy Farmer where 5% of all sales will go to Child Bereavement UK or Buy from Amazon |
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Kids' Helpful Guide: When a Loved One Dies by Suicide (Lessons in Loss)Deborah Brown This journal is packed with tailor-made activities designed to help children aged 7-11 manage the loss of a loved one to suicide. It offers a creative and supportive space for children to process their feelings. Buy from the author
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Luna’s Red HatEmmi Smid This book tells the story of Luna, whose mum died by suicide one year ago and she still finds it difficult to understand why. Dad talks to her and explains what happened, and together they think about all the happy memories they have of Mum. This book is designed to be read with children age 6+ who have experienced the loss of a loved one by suicide. It includes a guide for parents and professionals. |
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Rafi's Red Racing CarLouise Moir This book aims to help young children come to terms with the loss of a family member to suicide. Through sensitive language, the character Rafi struggles with his emotions, finally learning they are all natural. Recommended for ages 3 to 8 years. |
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The Little Flower BulbEleanor Gormally This book follows the story of Jamie, his mum and twin sisters as they come to deal with the death of his father to suicide. The illustrated book helps children understand suicide and parents talk with children about death. Recommended for ages 3 to 10 years. |
