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Anticipatory Grief: Best Books for Youth & Young Adults

By: Sarah Behm, PPS, MBA

Anticipatory Grief

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When grieving the anticipated death of a significant person, kids & families may become overwhelmed by the waves of complex emotions that accompany grief. It is often hard to find spaces to feel validated or fully understood in their grief experience. This is where the power of books and storytelling comes in – to provide comfort, compassion, and connection. As a caregiver or support professional books can also become a transformative tool for collective healing & hope.

After combing through several grief support books, the Eluna Resource Center has pulled together this list of literature to support youth who are experiencing anticipatory grief. We encourage you to visit your local library to take a peek and check out the books that feel like the best fit.

Make sure to also check out our recommended books for grieving the loss of a parent, sibling, friend, and grandparent.

Anticipatory Grief Books:

Age 2 – 5

Ages 5 – 7

Ages 7 – 12

Teens & Young Adults

Please let us know if you have any favorites that we are missing. Email Sarah

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Overwhelmed?

Eluna’s personalized support service will create a custom list of resources and local referrals unique to you or the family you’re supporting. Recognizing that it can be hard to find what you need, we are here to listen with an open heart and provide resources that reflect each unique story, at no charge. We hope to connect with you soon.

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