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Losing a parent at any time in one's life is difficult, but losing a parent when a teenager brings its own distinct challenges. Coping with Parental Death: Insights and Tips for Teenagers offers compassionate support for anyone struggling with the death of one or both of their parents. Through the stories of other teenagers who have lost a parent - as well as the author herself who lost her mother at a young age - you will see that you are not alone during this difficult time.You will learnValuable coping methodsDifferent ways to honor the memory of your loved oneStrategies and advice from fellow teenagersHow to navigate the first year and important milestonesTips for seeking out a counselorWith expert advice, useful resources, relevant organizations, and even fictional movie references to provide additional perspective, Coping with Parental Death is a valuable guide to help you face the challenging road ahead with courage and care.
About the Author
Michelle Shreeve has been a published writer since 2008. Her love for books, movies, and fictional characters eventually spilled into her writing, which is how she also started writing movie reviews, book reviews, and an advice column. Parental Death: The Ultimate Teen Guide, published by Rowman & Littlefield as a part of the It Happened To Me series, is Michelle's debut book, in which she revisits the death of her own mother at a young age to try and help teens who are currently coping with the death of one or both of their parents. Michelle has two undergraduate degrees in psychology, and she also has two master's degrees in English and creative writing. Her thesis project focused on how bibliotherapy and writing therapy can help kids and teens cope with the death of a parent. Michelle resides in Arizona with her husband Chris, their dog, and their two cats. She can be reached at fortheparentless@gmail.com.
