GETTING YOURSELF TOGETHER WHEN YOUR FAMILY COMES APART

By Janet M. Bender. Separation, divorce, incarceration, death, remarriage, relocation—all of these life events change families and present difficult challenges for children. This curriculum focuses on the five stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance) often experienced by kids when their family structure changes. The book includes a survey, a read-aloud story, and 21 reproducible activities designed to help students move through the grieving process and adjust to their new circumstances. Handouts for caregivers are also included. Grades 2–5. Resources. 8½" x 11". National Center for Youth Issues. 50 pages. ©2004.

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