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For Children, Parents, Teachers, When Someone Has a Very Serious Illness

Marge Heegaard, to be illustrated by children, When Someone Has a Very Serious Illness- Children Can Learn to Cope With Loss and Change, 1991 Woodlands Press, Minneapolis, MN. This is a workbook for children to draw and write in; and will help the adults in their lives communicate and understand their feelings. This is a recommended core resource for Meetings, and for families/friends/teachers of children who are experiencing family change due to serious illness.

For Caregivers – The Art of Being a Healing Presence

James E. Miller with Susan C. Cutshall, The Art of Being a Healing Presence – A Guide for Those in Caring Relationships, 2001, Willowgreen Publishing, Fort Wayne, Indiana. This is an excellent tool for being present with others in a way that is caring and healing for both caregiver and the person being cared for, offering useful and simple steps. This is a recommended core resource for caregivers and Meetings.

Multigenerational – The Fall of Freddie the Leaf

Leo Buscaglia, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf, 1982, Charles B. Slack, Thorofare, NJ . A tender story about the cycle of life and death, and the questions, fear and sadness that changes bring. This is a recommended core resource for individuals, caregivers and families, and Meetings, especially those who are grieving.

Good Grief

Deborah Morris Coryell, Good Grief – Healing Through the Shadow of Loss, 2007, Healing Arts Press, Rochester, Vermont. This is a recommended core resource for people who are grieving or supporting others through the process.