Description
When Friendship Lives Beyond the Stars: A Resource Book to Help Children Cope with the Death of a Pet, written by Dr. Amy Sugar.
A message from the author
Feeling at a Loss as Your Child Grieves?
As a veterinarian and as a mom, I am deeply aware of the enormous impact the loss of a beloved pet has on everyone in the family. It is truly heart breaking to watch our children experience sadness and grief. Unfortunately, we cannot shelter them from loss but we can support them through grief. I wrote this book to share my experience and provide some tools to assist your children in coping with loss and facilitate healing through grief.
For your child, this book will:
Cue treasured memories of his/her beloved pet
Teach the child that love will live forever within the heart
Encourage open discussion and expression of emotions
For the parent, this book will provide:
Age-appropriate advice on how to explain death to your child
Guidance on how to support your child through grief
Memorial ideas and support activities for the entire family
Advice on when to get another pet
