Healing House in conjuction with Delhomme Funeral Homes has recently established a new Resource Library. The Library, housed at Healing House, located at 707 Lee Ave., consist of publications dealing with death and grief issues. 

 

Books and brochures that deal with a variety of issues are available. Subject matter covered in the books includes dealing with the death of a parent, sibling, spouse, friend or co-worker. Also included in the library are books regarding sudden or violent death, and suicide. Many books are availavle for parents facing these issues with their children as well as books written specifically for teachers and counselors that face these same issues with their students.

 

Materials may be checked out at the Healing House free of charge. 

 

Examples of Titles Available: 

 

A Guide to Understanding Guilt During Bereavement

     by: Robert Baugher

 

The Grieving Child- A Parent's Guide

     by: Helen Fitzgerald

 

Healing Your Grieving Heart- 100 Practical Ideas

     by: Alan Wolfelt

 

Helping Children Cope with Death

     by: The Dougy Center

 

Living When a Loved One Has Died

     by: Earl Grollman

 

Living With Grief; Children, Adolescents & Loss

     by: Kenneth Doka

 

35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child

     by: The Dougy Center

 

What on Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies?

     by: Trevor Romain

 

When Someone Very Special Dies

     by: Marge Heegaard

 

When Your Child Loses a Loved One

     by:Theresa Huntley 

 

Many other books and brochures are available.  The public is welcome check out materials free of charge.