New book to help children with bereavement

A new book to help children deal with bereavement, Someone has died suddenly,  has just been launched.

The Amy & Tom project, a charitable initiative aiming to help children suddenly bereaved has teamed up with UK funeral director, The Co-operative Funeralcare, to publish the book.

The children’s book is designed to be read with an adult and is aimed at all ages.

Children are taken through the book by characters Amy and Tom, two children who have been suddenly bereaved themselves.

The book covers information about how to cope, what happens after a sudden death and questions to stimulate discussion.

Mary Williams OBE, author of the book, said: “A sudden death in the family is devastating for children. Children may feel unable to ask questions they desperately want answered; terrified of the extreme emotions they are experiencing; and overwhelmingly sad. They may lash out, withdraw from their social group, or find they are particularly sensitive or vulnerable to bullies. This book aims to help these children and parents, guardians, teachers, health workers and other adult carers to explore their emotions, needs and concerns at the bleakest of times.”

www.amyandtom.org

To order copies of Someone has died suddenly at the discounted rate of £4.99, call 01484 559909.