As a professional working with children and families you will likely be asked to provide a list of local resources that help address grief/loss. For this assignment, you will search for and identify 10 resources in your neighborhood kankakee Illinois (bradley, bourbonnais, aroma park )and provide the following write-up (see below). Your search may include but is not limited to support groups, camps, online groups, religious organizations with outreach programs, funeral homes, and other resources that are related to our class content and are available near your home.
For each of the 10 resources you must include:
Name of Resource.
Contact Information: website, address, phone, email.
Brief Summary of programs offered and population services (3-5) sentences.
How you may use this resource in the future as a helping professional.
Compile these resources in a visually pleasing format, ensuring clarity and easy access to the information for future reference.
Submit these resources along with a 1-2 page reflection on the process of looking for resources and how easy or difficult it might be for a family to find support for grief and loss in your area.
Category: Grief and loss
-
Title: Local Resources for Grief and Loss Support in Kankakee, Illinois 1. Name of Resource: Presence St. Mary’s Hospital Grief Support Group Contact Information: Website: https://www.presencehealth.org/services/g
-
Title: “Exploring Grief and Loss: Children’s Books for Coping and Healing” Review 1: Title & Author: The ABC of Grief by CCLS Jessica Correnti Brief Summary: The ABC of Grief
Research and select 5 children’s books that are connected to themes of grief, loss, and/or bereavement. These books should be suitable for children of various ages who may be dealing with these sensitive topics.
this are the books,
the abc of grief- by CCLS Jessica Correnti
Angel Catcher for kids- by Amy Eldon
I miss you by Pat Thomas
can you hear me? by Y.Y Chan
A bunch of bollons by Dorothy Ferguson
For each book, provide the following information:
Title & Author: Clearly state the title of the book and the author’s name.
Brief Summary: Provide a concise summary of the book’s plot and main themes, focusing on how it addresses grief, loss, or bereavement.
Your Reaction: Share your personal reaction to the book. Did it evoke emotions? Did you find it relatable or impactful?
Critique for Bibliotherapy: Evaluate the book’s effectiveness as a tool for bibliotherapy (using books to support emotional and psychological well-being). Would you recommend this book to children dealing with grief or loss? Why or why not?
Submission:
Write each review in a clear and organized manner, using proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and APA citations.
Ensure that your reviews are concise but informative, providing enough detail for the reader to understand your assessment of each book.
Compile your reviews into a single document, with each review clearly labeled and separated