David W. Adanls, M.S. W., C.S. W. McMaster University, Eleanor J. Deveau, R.N., B.Sc.N. McMaster University

"We never talked about death when I was a child, so what am I supposed to tell my children? Many adults including educators, clinicians, and counselors find themselves in this situation. Here at last, is an expert and comprehensive guide to helping young people deal with the anxieties, losses, and mysteries associated with death. Never again need one feel unprepared to cope with the challenges that arise when the innocence of childhood is penetrated by the reality of death and loss."—Robert Kastenbaum, Department of Communication, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona"David Adams and Ellie Deveau have put together a wonderful series of articles in this three volume set dealing with the realities of children and adolescents facing death and bereavement. Based on their own extensive research and practical experience, as well as the voluminous contributions of many collaborators, they cover many of the most important issues and concerns facing children, parents, physicians, and social service staffs concerned with these issues. This three volume set is without doubt the most comprehensive and accessible compendium of material now available on the topics of children's views and experiences with death and dying."—Mark A. Chesler, Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan, Research Consultant to Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation "This is an excellent, well-referenced volume incorporating contemporary theory, research and clinical practice. It is recommended as an important and valuable resource for educators/clinicians and other professionals working with children and adolescents to help them deal with threat to their lives, dying, death and bereavement." —Jane Skeen, Psediatric Hsematology/Oncology Service Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, Grief Matters: The Australian Journal of Grief and Bereavement, 2002

• PART A: HELPING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS COPE WITH LIFE-THREATENINGILLNESS AND THREAT TO THEIR LIVESThe Use of Art in Helping Children Cope with Life-Threatening Illness, Robert G. StevensonRe-Storying Brokenness: Using Story and Active Imagination to Help Seriously Ill Children and their Families, Donna O'TooleMusic Therapy for Children with Cancer, Petra HindererThe Therapeutic Use of Play in Helping Children whose Lives are Threatened, Ruth M. SniderThe Use of Humor and Laughter in Helping Children Cope with Life-Threatening Illness, Gerry R. Cox, Eleanor J. Deveau, and David W. AdamsPets: A Source of Hope for Children with Life-Threatening Illness, Sharon M. McMahonCamps: A Therapeutic Adjunct for Children with Cancer or HIV/AIDS, John T. MaherHelping Lethal Suicidal Adolescents, Antoon A. Leenaars and Susanne WencksternThe Suffering of Children and Adolescents with Life-Threatening Illness: Factors Involved and Ways Professionals Can Help, David W. AdamsPART B: HELPING DYING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTSPalliative Care for Children Dying of Cancer: Psychosocial Issues, Michael M. StevensThe Impact of the Hospital System on Dying Children and their Families, Mark L. GreenbergLessons on Living from Dying Adolescents, Joan M. AudenImagery for Children in Pain: Experiencing Threat to Life and the Approach of Death, Leora Kuttner and Cynthia A. StutzerWhen Truth Hurts..., John T. Maher and Eleanor G. PaskThe Influence of Spirituality on Dying Children's Perceptions of Death, L.L. (Barrie) deVeberChallenges in Developing a Children's Hospice, Betty Davies and Brenda EngUsing Story to Help Children Cope with Dying, Death and Bereavement: An Annotated ResourceDonna O'Toole

David W. Adanls, M.S. W., C.S. W. McMaster University, Eleanor J. Deveau, R.N., B.Sc.N. McMaster University

"We never talked about death when I was a child, so what am I supposed to tell my children? Many adults including educators, clinicians, and counselors find themselves in this situation. Here at last, is an expert and comprehensive guide to helping young people deal with the anxieties, losses, and mysteries associated with death. Never again need one feel unprepared to cope with the challenges that arise when the innocence of childhood is penetrated by the reality of death and loss."—Robert Kastenbaum, Department of Communication, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona"David Adams and Ellie Deveau have put together a wonderful series of articles in this three volume set dealing with the realities of children and adolescents facing death and bereavement. Based on their own extensive research and practical experience, as well as the voluminous contributions of many collaborators, they cover many of the most important issues and concerns facing children, parents, physicians, and social service staffs concerned with these issues. This three volume set is without doubt the most comprehensive and accessible compendium of material now available on the topics of children's views and experiences with death and dying."—Mark A. Chesler, Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan, Research Consultant to Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation "This is an excellent, well-referenced volume incorporating contemporary theory, research and clinical practice. It is recommended as an important and valuable resource for educators/clinicians and other professionals working with children and adolescents to help them deal with threat to their lives, dying, death and bereavement." —Jane Skeen, Psediatric Hsematology/Oncology Service Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, Grief Matters: The Australian Journal of Grief and Bereavement, 2002

• PART A: HELPING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS COPE WITH LIFE-THREATENINGILLNESS AND THREAT TO THEIR LIVESThe Use of Art in Helping Children Cope with Life-Threatening Illness, Robert G. StevensonRe-Storying Brokenness: Using Story and Active Imagination to Help Seriously Ill Children and their Families, Donna O'TooleMusic Therapy for Children with Cancer, Petra HindererThe Therapeutic Use of Play in Helping Children whose Lives are Threatened, Ruth M. SniderThe Use of Humor and Laughter in Helping Children Cope with Life-Threatening Illness, Gerry R. Cox, Eleanor J. Deveau, and David W. AdamsPets: A Source of Hope for Children with Life-Threatening Illness, Sharon M. McMahonCamps: A Therapeutic Adjunct for Children with Cancer or HIV/AIDS, John T. MaherHelping Lethal Suicidal Adolescents, Antoon A. Leenaars and Susanne WencksternThe Suffering of Children and Adolescents with Life-Threatening Illness: Factors Involved and Ways Professionals Can Help, David W. AdamsPART B: HELPING DYING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTSPalliative Care for Children Dying of Cancer: Psychosocial Issues, Michael M. StevensThe Impact of the Hospital System on Dying Children and their Families, Mark L. GreenbergLessons on Living from Dying Adolescents, Joan M. AudenImagery for Children in Pain: Experiencing Threat to Life and the Approach of Death, Leora Kuttner and Cynthia A. StutzerWhen Truth Hurts..., John T. Maher and Eleanor G. PaskThe Influence of Spirituality on Dying Children's Perceptions of Death, L.L. (Barrie) deVeberChallenges in Developing a Children's Hospice, Betty Davies and Brenda EngUsing Story to Help Children Cope with Dying, Death and Bereavement: An Annotated ResourceDonna O'Toole

David W. Adanls, M.S. W., C.S. W. McMaster University, Eleanor J. Deveau, R.N., B.Sc.N. McMaster University

"We never talked about death when I was a child, so what am I supposed to tell my children? Many adults including educators, clinicians, and counselors find themselves in this situation. Here at last, is an expert and comprehensive guide to helping young people deal with the anxieties, losses, and mysteries associated with death. Never again need one feel unprepared to cope with the challenges that arise when the innocence of childhood is penetrated by the reality of death and loss."—Robert Kastenbaum, Department of Communication, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona"David Adams and Ellie Deveau have put together a wonderful series of articles in this three volume set dealing with the realities of children and adolescents facing death and bereavement. Based on their own extensive research and practical experience, as well as the voluminous contributions of many collaborators, they cover many of the most important issues and concerns facing children, parents, physicians, and social service staffs concerned with these issues. This three volume set is without doubt the most comprehensive and accessible compendium of material now available on the topics of children's views and experiences with death and dying."—Mark A. Chesler, Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan, Research Consultant to Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation "This is an excellent, well-referenced volume incorporating contemporary theory, research and clinical practice. It is recommended as an important and valuable resource for educators/clinicians and other professionals working with children and adolescents to help them deal with threat to their lives, dying, death and bereavement." —Jane Skeen, Psediatric Hsematology/Oncology Service Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, Grief Matters: The Australian Journal of Grief and Bereavement, 2002

• PART A: HELPING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS COPE WITH LIFE-THREATENINGILLNESS AND THREAT TO THEIR LIVESThe Use of Art in Helping Children Cope with Life-Threatening Illness, Robert G. StevensonRe-Storying Brokenness: Using Story and Active Imagination to Help Seriously Ill Children and their Families, Donna O'TooleMusic Therapy for Children with Cancer, Petra HindererThe Therapeutic Use of Play in Helping Children whose Lives are Threatened, Ruth M. SniderThe Use of Humor and Laughter in Helping Children Cope with Life-Threatening Illness, Gerry R. Cox, Eleanor J. Deveau, and David W. AdamsPets: A Source of Hope for Children with Life-Threatening Illness, Sharon M. McMahonCamps: A Therapeutic Adjunct for Children with Cancer or HIV/AIDS, John T. MaherHelping Lethal Suicidal Adolescents, Antoon A. Leenaars and Susanne WencksternThe Suffering of Children and Adolescents with Life-Threatening Illness: Factors Involved and Ways Professionals Can Help, David W. AdamsPART B: HELPING DYING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTSPalliative Care for Children Dying of Cancer: Psychosocial Issues, Michael M. StevensThe Impact of the Hospital System on Dying Children and their Families, Mark L. GreenbergLessons on Living from Dying Adolescents, Joan M. AudenImagery for Children in Pain: Experiencing Threat to Life and the Approach of Death, Leora Kuttner and Cynthia A. StutzerWhen Truth Hurts..., John T. Maher and Eleanor G. PaskThe Influence of Spirituality on Dying Children's Perceptions of Death, L.L. (Barrie) deVeberChallenges in Developing a Children's Hospice, Betty Davies and Brenda EngUsing Story to Help Children Cope with Dying, Death and Bereavement: An Annotated ResourceDonna O'Toole