According to a recent u.S. Census, approximately 2.5 Million children under the age of eighteen have experienced the death of a parent.Losing a parent at such a young age can have devastating consequences.Beyond the grief children and young adults experience, they can be at risk for many negative outcomes, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms, as well as diminished self-esteem.Their academic success and relationships with others can also be adversely affected.For these young adults, help is not always easy to find.In parental death: the ultimate teen guide, michelle shreeve offers a variety of ways in which young people can cope with this tough experience.In addition to outlining the universal difficulties of losing a parent, the author also points out the unique dynamics of specific losses--sons who lose fathers, daughters who lose mothers, sons who lose mothers, and daughters who lose fathers and what those losses can mean for their future development.This book also identifies how the challenges of life without a parent can affect a young adult at different stages. Featuring real stories and quotes from teens about their experiences, this book shows young adults a variety of views about the death of a parent, and provides coping strategies that young people can call upon to help them through this difficulty.Parental death: the ultimate teen guide serves as a valuable resource for all teens, whether they are dealing with tragedy personally or...
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