Part of our mission at The Amelia Center is to provide resources to parents, teachers, school counselors, and friends who would like to better understand grief and its effects on children and families. We have included numerous pages of resources that give age specific information on children's grief and practical strategies on how to help a child cope with tragedy. Should you have any additional questions or need to talk to a counselor, please feel free to call The Amelia Center at (205) 251-3430.

The following resources were found on the Internet. Proper credit for authorship is given where applicable.

National Children's Memorial Day 2009- December 13th 5:30p.m.
Click Here for the Form to Complete if you would like your child's name read in the Reading of the Names. Also, if you would like their picture included in the special video presentation, it must be received by December 4th.

Hope for the Holidays
Hope for the Holidays Handouts

Articles

Talking to Children About Death

Helping Children Cope After a Tragedy

Explaining the Funeral To Your Children

Children and Grief: What They Know, How They Feel, How to Help

How Do I Answer My Children's Questions About Death?

Resources for Professionals

Grief Counseling Resource Guide: A Field Manual

School Crisis Response Resources

When a Student or Staff Member Dies: An Action Plan for Schools

Talking To A Grieving Child: A Guide for Classroom Teachers

Sample Letter To Send Home To Parents