In This Together: Supporting Children In Grief: A storybook, caregiver guide, counselor companion, and healing activities for children in need
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 56
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2026
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This book is meant for Children:
The first section of this book is an illustrated children's book. This is designed to be read with the child by a caring adult in their life - parent, caregiver, counselor, etc. This book aims to normalize the feelings connected to grief, which are sometimes surprising to both the child and the family.
This book is meant for Caregivers:
The second section of this book is meant for caregivers. This is a generic term that can refer to a parent, a grandparent, a foster parent, and numerous other loved ones that might be taking care of the child/youth. This section covers common emotions experienced during grief, how grief can present during different developmental stages (based on age), and activities that can aid in healing and the connection between caregiver and youth. This section is written in adult language, but all the concepts can be discussed between the caregiver and youth in developmentally appropriate language.
This book is meant for Counselors:
The third section of this book is meant for counselors. The word counselors is being used in a broad term to include Master's level practitioners in roles such as: school counselors, therapists in community roles and those licensed in private practice. This section covers important conversations or concepts connected to the treatment of caregivers and youth. It also briefly describes theories or tools that might be a good place to start with youth in treatment. Finally, there are therapeutic activities which have been used successfully in practice to help create youth and family healing.
She/Her/Hers
I am a Senior Instructor in the School of Social Work at Colorado State University. Before becoming a social work educator, I spent over 20 years working in the mental health field with children and families. I now have the privilege of teaching future clinicians how to effectively support youth and their caregivers. This work has provided me with extensive experience and skills in helping children and their support systems navigate trauma, abuse, neglect, and a wide range of mental health concerns—from mild to severe. Creating these books is another way I am able to extend that support to youth, caregivers, and counselors, with the goal of fostering happier, healthier homes.
This book is meant for Children:
The first section of this book is an illustrated children's book. This is designed to be read with the child by a caring adult in their life - parent, caregiver, counselor, etc. This book aims to normalize the feelings connected to grief, which are sometimes surprising to both the child and the family.
This book is meant for Caregivers:
The second section of this book is meant for caregivers. This is a generic term that can refer to a parent, a grandparent, a foster parent, and numerous other loved ones that might be taking care of the child/youth. This section covers common emotions experienced during grief, how grief can present during different developmental stages (based on age), and activities that can aid in healing and the connection between caregiver and youth. This section is written in adult language, but all the concepts can be discussed between the caregiver and youth in developmentally appropriate language.
This book is meant for Counselors:
The third section of this book is meant for counselors. The word counselors is being used in a broad term to include Master's level practitioners in roles such as: school counselors, therapists in community roles and those licensed in private practice. This section covers important conversations or concepts connected to the treatment of caregivers and youth. It also briefly describes theories or tools that might be a good place to start with youth in treatment. Finally, there are therapeutic activities which have been used successfully in practice to help create youth and family healing.
She/Her/Hers
I am a Senior Instructor in the School of Social Work at Colorado State University. Before becoming a social work educator, I spent over 20 years working in the mental health field with children and families. I now have the privilege of teaching future clinicians how to effectively support youth and their caregivers. This work has provided me with extensive experience and skills in helping children and their support systems navigate trauma, abuse, neglect, and a wide range of mental health concerns—from mild to severe. Creating these books is another way I am able to extend that support to youth, caregivers, and counselors, with the goal of fostering happier, healthier homes.