CHILDREN’S GRIEF ADVOCATE AND FOURTH-GRADER BRYCE FIELDS GIVE VOICE TO GRIEVING CHILDREN
How can adults better connect with and help grieving kids? It’s the question that has plagued many parents, teachers, and other caregivers. Other books have attempted to answer this important question, but what has been glaringly absent from the dialogue is a child’s perspective—until now.
This unique book contains candid insights and an array of talking points to open up a dialogue between adults and kids so that the care and healing process can be more collaborative.
“I am amazed by Bryce’s wisdom and compassion to help other little hurting hearts. This book offers a unique perspective of the grief journey that’s sure to help adults better understand the children they care for.”
KIM TURK – FOUNDER
CAMP AGAPE BEREAVEMENT CAMP FOR CHILDREN
“The combination of Bryce and his Paw Paw’s voices makes What This Kid… an excellent book for parents and grandparents of bereaved children to read together. Some great lessons from the words of a wise and witty child!”
DONNA SCHUURMAN, Ed D, FT – SR. DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY & TRAINING/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUS
THE DOUGY CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Tabella dei contenuti
Acknowledgments– IX
Introduction– XI
1 • For Adults– 1
Holidays and Special Occasions– 8
Going to the cemetery– 12
Things adults think they know, but they really don’t– 13
2 • For Kids– 17
6 tools kids can use to help on their grief journey– 19
3 • What Adults Want to Know– 23
4 • Faith and Family– 29
5 • What This Kid Has Taught Me– 39
About the Author– 43
How to Contact Bryce & His Paw Paw– 47
Circa l’autore
Professional Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Author & Minister
Husband to my better two-thirds, father of three, grandfather of five and servant. The death of one of my five grandchildren, the only girl, Alanna, while in pursuit of my Masters in Biblical and Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, changed my ministry direction thrusting me into service of the grieving community.
I serve as a keynote speaker and trainer, presenting on grief topics including self-care, grandparent grief, and bereavement care and while giving my transformative testimony of hope through my first-hand experience and heartache of losing a grandchild and the complication that comes with being a grieving grandparent and caregiver.
Along with speaking and training, I have written numerous articles on biblical, spiritual and grief topics and serve the grieving community in multiple capacities including Hospice and Fire and Police Chaplaincy. I also serve as part of the leadership or active membership in organizations including Grief and Faith, Camp Agape and Compassionate Friends.
I work with schools, businesses, organizations, and churches, helping them create a safe landing space and continued care for those returning to their communities after a grief event. I serve grievers directly as well with a message of Hope and Healing, how to return to the ‘world’ (family, friends, work, etc) and remain productive in their post-grief-event state.