My Uncle Keith Died (Paperback or Softback)

Loehr, Carol Ann

ISBN 10: 142510262X / ISBN 13: 9781425102623

Published by Trafford Publishing 8/12/2009, 2009

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My Uncle Keith Died.

Seller Inventory # BBS-9781425102623

Bibliographic Details

• Title: My Uncle Keith Died (Paperback or Softback)
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing 8/12/2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 142510262X
• ISBN 13: 9781425102623
• Binding: Paperback or Softback
• Illustrator: Mojonnier, James
• Condition: New
• Weight: 0.24 pounds
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

Recommended by The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

In the United States suicide is the third leading cause of death for those between the ages of 10 and 24 and the second leading cause of death for American college students.

The children's book, My Uncle Keith Died describes the symptoms of depression. It also helps children understand why a depressed person may not seek help. By reading Cody's questions and his mother's answers about his uncle's death, young readers will learn what to do if someone they know shows signs of depression. Early detection, intervention, and treatment for depression are critical for preventing suicides.

My Uncle Keith Ded will answer some of these questions: How should I talk to my children about feelings of grief? How should I explain suicide to my children? What is depression? How does depression often lead to suicide? What is the difference between sadness and depression? What are the signs of depression?

At the end of the book there is a discussion guide written by Julianne Cosentino, a licensed clinical social worker. This guide will deal with the type of questions children are likely to ask when their lives have been touched by suicide.

About the Author

Carol Loehr graduated from Purdue University with a BA in Elementary and Special Education. She was an elementary and special education teacher.Her son Keith died by suicide on March 29, 1999. She created and continues to maintain www.TheGiftofKeith.org, a Web site of information to help comfort and educate survivors of suicide, as well as clergy, health care professionals, and counselors. Carol serves on the SKIIP's (Super Kid...Informed/Involved Parent) Management Team whose Web site, www.skiip.org, has current information and Internet resources to understand childhood-onset illnesses of the brain.She has written many articles: Not a Matter of Choice,Suicide: Some Understanding Is Certain to Initiate and Develop Empathy, Understanding Keith's Death. These articles have been published in various magazines and newspapers.Carol works with The Compassionate Friends, a worldwide organization for supporting bereaved families following the death of a child.