ERIC Number: EJ363904
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Explaining Death to Children: The Healing Process.
Garanzini, Michael J.
Momentum, v18 n4 p30-32 Nov 1987
Urges parents and teachers to face the topic of death realistically and naturally, discussing how and when the subject should be raised with children. Considers forms of grief, age differences in children's understanding, theological explanations, and the importance of helping children name/describe their feelings and allowing them to grieve. (DMM)
Descriptors: Catholic Educators, Catholic Schools, Children, Classroom Techniques, Death, Elementary Education, Grief, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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