The loss of a loved one evokes some of our most powerful emotions. We might like to get rid of the pain, but the hurt won't go away unless we pay attention to it. Get Rid Of The Hurt was written to help children find ways to grieve.

This beautifully illustrated book has a minimum of text on each page, and includes many pages for children to write or draw their thoughts, feelings, and hopes for the future.

This sensitive, reassuring book:

emphasizes the value of grieving

gives children opportunities to express their feelings

discusses the important decision to attend or not attnd a funeral

explores what life will be like now that a loved one is gone

You may choose to read the story to a grieving child, reproduce the entire story or reproduce selected pages for the child to created his or her own personal book. Whatever way you select, this book can bring comfort and hope to the grieving child.

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TOPICS: Grief, loss

INCLUDES: Reproducible story

GRADE LEVELS: 1-6/AGES: 6-11

FOR USE WITH: Individuals, small groups

AUTHORS: Madeleine Brehm & Rachel Wenzloff

RECOMMENDED FOR: Elementary-school counselors, grief counselors

8.5 x 11,48 pages, paperback, 2007

ASCA Standards For Get Rid Of The Hurt

 

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

 

Standard A: Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.

 

• A:A3               Achieve School Success
• A:A3.1            Take responsibility for their actions

 

 

PERSONAL/SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Standard A: Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others.

 

• PS:A1             Acquire Self-Knowledge
• PS:A1.2           Identify values, attitudes and beliefs
• PS:A1.4           Understand change is a part of growth
• PS:A1.6           Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate behavior
• PS:A1.8           Understand the need for self-control and how to practice it
• PS:A1.10         Identify personal strengths and assets

 

• PS:A2             Acquire Interpersonal Skills
• PS:A2.5           Recognize and respect differences in various family configurations
• PS:A2.6           Use effective communications skills

 

Standard B: Students will make decisions, set goals and take necessary action to achieve goals.

 

• PS:B1             Self-Knowledge Application
• PS:B1.2           Understand consequences of decisions and choices
• PS:B1.3           Identify alternative solutions to a problem
• PS:B1.5           Demonstrate when, where and how to seek help for solving problems and making decisions
• PS:B1.11         Use persistence and perseverance in acquiring knowledge and skills

 

American School Counselor Association.  ASCA National Standards for Students. Alexandria, VA: Copyright 2004 by the American School Counselor Association

 

Get Rid Of The Hurt © 2008 MARCO PRODUCTS, INC. 1443 OLD YORK ROAD, WARMINSTER, PA 18974

GET RID OF THE HURT

Targeted Population: Elementary students experiencing a death

Program Components: 40-page reproducible interactive workbook, presentation instructions

Applicable For:

Title V, Part A: Innovative Programs
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Programs (Family Relationships)