Activity books and resources to support bereaved 11-18 year olds

Activities for Working With Bereaved Children

Mark Denney

Written by Mark Denney, an experienced Support Practitioner in partnership with Child Bereavement UK, this resource combines professional expertise with practical implementation strategies. The vibrant, engaging design makes complex topics more approachable for both practitioners and young people. Perfect for counsellors, teachers, youth workers, and mental health professionals seeking to provide meaningful support to bereaved young people in various settings.

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Apart of me - game/app

Apart of Me is designed to help young people who have lost a parent or close relative, or have someone important in their life with a terminal illness. It is a beautiful world, built to guide you through your darkest moments with the aid of a trusted Guide. 

Apart of Me is an award-winning game and has been featured on BBC Breakfast, ITN and Channel 5. 

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Grief in Children: A Handbook for Adults

Atle Dyregov

This edition of “Grief in Children” explains children’s understanding of death at different ages and gives a detailed outline of exactly how the adults around them can best help them cope.

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Out Of The Blue - Activity book for grieving teenagers

Julia Stokes and Paul Oxley

This book has been written and designed specifically for teenagers with aim of supporting them through their bereavement using a range of activities.

Narrated throughout by teenagers words and stories, the book talks openly about the real feelings they may struggle with when someone important in their life dies. The activities in the book allow those feelings to be worked through and safely explored. Each character in the book reinforces the message that "I'm not alone". Out of the Blue can be completed by a teenager on their own or with the help of a family member or appropriate professional.

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Supporting Teenagers Through Grief And Loss: Practical Ideas & Creative Approaches

Anna Jacobs

A wealth of advice and helpful suggestions for those helping children through bereavement and loss. This book gives an overview of different behaviours you may encounter in school and how to respond, as well as discussing questions children may ask and how to answer them. Children's understanding of death varies according to stage of development and the author provides guidance on age-appropriate, honest responses along with a toolkit of creative and arts activities to help children examine and understand their emotions, physical feelings and memories.

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Talking About Death: A Dialogue Between Parent and Child

Earl Grollman

This guide to helping children cope with death includes an illustrated, read-along story, and discusses coping with a child’s anger, denial or guilt, and how to discuss funerals, cemeteries and grief.

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Pete English

Designed in free form for a bereaved young person to work through on their own or with a trusted adult, this journal asks questions and invites the young person to express feelings and emotions that are otherwise difficult to articulate. Useful for schools, youth leaders, parents or anyone working with a bereaved child or young person from 9 to 13 years old.

Available to buy from AtaLoss.org