Lessons in Grief & Death
Supporting people with developmental disabilities in the healing process
By Linda Van Dyke

Author of Building Connections with People Who Are Nonverbal and
the bestseller Creating a Meaningful Day

Grieving is not a process to be avoided, rushed, or silenced. Lessons in Grief and Death offer poignant lessons about the cycle of life and the power of people with developmental disabilities to master this profound emotional challenge.

The author describes dozens of proven activities—including art, music, drama, and talking—that can be used to support a person throughout the grief process.

Linda Cofield-Van Dyke is a therapist, program leader, consultant and teacher who specializes in life cycle issues, such as spirituality, grief and death, and sexuality. She has been serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 50 years.

Her experience and ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people with disabilities have made Linda a popular speaker at conferences and disability organizations across the United States for years. Many who work in the field endeavor to incorporate her compassionate, person-centered methods.

ISBN 1-892696-30-4
Paperback
128 Pages