When a Friend Dies - 3rd Edition: A Book for Teens About Grieving & Healing

Teenagers grieving a friend's death need help coping with grief and loss. This updated edition of a sensitive book offers compassionate answers to questions teens often have, like"How should I be acting?" "How long will this last?" and "What if I cant handle my grief on my own?" The book also addresses the complicated emotions that can accompany the death of an acquaintance, as opposed to a close friend. A great starting place for young people who are hurting. - Voice of Youth Advocates This compassionate book gracefully addresses the unique needs of teen grievers. It is accessible without being patronizing and allows them to work through their experience by building on the stories of others.- Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition This compassionate, user-friendly book lists pages of resources and suggested reading, and should be made available to teens. - School Library Journal When a Friend Dies offers a voice of understanding and guidance during the very personal and often lonely experience of loss. Dr. Gootman's book is a friend who shares our journey of grief, a friend who does not take offense if we just want to be alone, and a friend we can introduce to others who need comfort. I am truly grateful for this book. - John Bell, singer/guitarist, Widespread Panic