Date of Award

2001

Document Type

Non Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education

Department

Education

Program

Early Childhood Education

Capstone Instructor

Barbara Schoenbeck

Second Reader

Kay Madson

Keywords

grief, bereavement, mourning, children

Abstract

This paper will explore the perceptions of death by young children. Development of death concepts, cognitive and emotional understandings, and grieving patterns are examined. Awareness by early childhood educators of a child's mourning process can lead to a healthier outcome for bereaved children, lessening instances of complicated grief or secondary stressors. Implications of findings advocate a nurturing attitude and open discussions between bereaved children and educators.

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