A child’s grieving process is different from that of adults. The Rainbows program helps adults understand how children perceive loss and how to help them get beyond it with a unique approach of play-based activities. Drawing upon over two decades of experience with small groups, this guide shows how to keep misperceptions and sadness from permanently affecting children.

Unlike other guides, here you will find age-appropriate, play-based activities, games, and rituals that have proven to be effective. The book includes:

“Sensitive, thoughtful and practical, Healing the Hurt, Restoring the Hope is an important book for parents, grandparents, educators, and any adult who works with children who have experienced a major loss in their lives.” -- Barbara Coloroso, educator and author of Kids Are Worth It!