A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma

A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or TraumaA gently told and tenderly illustrated story for children who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic episode, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as floods or fire. Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but soon something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous for no reason. Sometimes his stomach hurt. He had

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it’s important to be able to recognize the warning signs of mental illness and know where to turn for help

these findings clarify important differences in children's grief and mourning processes

where the pattern is more affective

Each curriculum contains ten ninety-minute sessions that should be implemented over a period of ten weeks

this book gently recognizes death as a natural part of life for humans and all animals

and insightful guide helps readers understand the various kinds and levels of grief

Especially well-suited for the grieving mind that may struggle with concentration

Writing not only about but also for teenagers

“This is perhaps one of the most important books about grief ever written

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Korean-born artist who specialises in fine sketching and painting techniques to create three-dimensional dioramas