Remembering My Pet
Author | : Nechama Liss-Levinson |
Publisher | : SkyLight Paths Publishing |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781594732218 |
ISBN-13 | : 1594732213 |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Download or read book Remembering My Pet written by Nechama Liss-Levinson and published by SkyLight Paths Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Honest, caring words and hands-on activities to help kids accept and grow through the loss of a beloved pet. Why did this happen? How do I feel? What can I do? What happens next? The death of a pet is often a child's first encounter with grief. How your child learns to cope through this experience may affect his or her attitude into adulthood. Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad multifaith perspective, this supportive workbook provides a sensitive and practical resource that will help children ages 7 to 13 cope with the death of a beloved animal. Children can write, draw, read, create and express feelings via concrete, hands-on activities including: Becoming a Memory Detective to piece together clues to remember their pet Planning a memorial service and making a pet memorial Recording photo memories of their pet Honoring their pet's memory by giving to others Open and gentle, this book will help your child--and you as the parent--understand difficult concepts and communicate deep feelings as your child grows through this personal season of mourning.