When Children Suffer

by Lester, Andrew D.

• ISBN13: 9780664221782
• ISBN10: 0664221785
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1987-12-01
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

When Children Sufferis a collection of essays designed to help pastors, Christian educators, and other care givers work effectively with children in crisis. This illuminating book includes background in child development and psychology as well as specific guidance for helping children who are facing difficult situations, such as their parent's divorce or their own illness.

Table of Contents

Contributors	7	(2)
Ministry with Children in Crisis	9	(10)
Andrew D. Lester
PART I: Understanding the School-age Child
A Developmental Understanding of the School-age Child	19	(13)
Daniel O. Aleshire
Faith Development and the School-age Child	32	(11)
Freda A. Gardner
What Children Need from Significant Adults	43	(13)
Kathryn N. Chapman
Understanding and Caring for the Child in Crisis	56	(13)
Olle Jane Z. Sahler
PART II: Ministry with Children in Particular Crises
Children Whose Parents Are Divorcing	69	(13)
Benjamin T. Griffin
The Bereaved Child	82	(12)
Andrew C. Puckett, Jr.
The Hospitalized Child	94	(11)
R. Wayne Willis
The Terminally Ill Child	105	(10)
Barbara J. Prescott-Ezickson
The Chronically Ill Child	115	(10)
Gary Brock
Abused Children	125	(13)
Virginia D. Ratliff
J. Bill Ratliff
Disabled Children	138	(11)
Sue H. Enoch
Children with Learning Disabilities	149	(12)
Allen R. Gilmore
Children Suffering from Stress and Anxiety	161	(12)
John L. Florell
PART III: Resources for Ministry with Children in Crisis
Talking About Faith with Children	173	(11)
George F. Handzo
Pastoral Assessment of the Child and the Family	184	(9)
Carolyn W. Treadway
John L. Florell
The Extended Family	193	(10)
Wayne E. Oates
Referral: When, Where, How	203
Charles R. Koch
Regina Andrews-Collette
Virginia W. Hammond