Jane Wellock, Well Oak Training
I train Early Years Practitioners in supporting very young children and their families following a bereavement, co-own a playgroup and teach Early years Practitioners on a Foundation Degree at York College.

Ian Gilbert`s book was recommended by the Child Bereavement Network at the beginning of February this year so I thought although it was aimed at schools I would buy it and have a look.

I am so glad - it is the best and most usable resource I have come across.
Although the title suggests it is aimed at schools when you read it there is plenty for ourselves as practitioners to use and people in general to use when meeting and talking with family, friends, neighbours who they know have family members who have died.

It is easy to read with small chapters so it can be picked up and read in small `chunks` if needed.

When I go and do any future trainings I will be recommending they buy this book for their practitioners to read and will recommend the book at college.
Ian, William, Olivia and Phoebe should know what a fabulous book they have written and how much it will help me in my work in getting children`s grief recognised and appropriately supported.
Guest | 18/03/2011 00:00
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