Let's Talk About Loss: A Teen's Guide to Supporting a Friend Through Grief: Helping Teens Understand Loss, Empathy, and What to Say When It Matters Most - Softcover

Gwen, Rhian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1919375228 ISBN 13: 9781919375229

Publisher: Loving Lights Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Let's Talk About Loss - Teen Edition is a practical, compassionate guide designed to help young people support a friend or family member who is grieving, while also looking after their own wellbeing. With clear language and honest, relatable guidance and the kind of illustrations that feel like a gentle hand on the shoulder, it teaches teens what to say, how to listen, and how to be there for someone who has lost a loved one, without feeling overwhelmed themselves.

The book explores the emotions that often arise when someone close is hurting and offers simple tools for empathy, healthy communication, and emotional balance. It reassures teens that they don't need to have all the answers - their kindness, understanding, and presence truly matter.

Ideal for schools, families, counsellors, grief groups and youth organisations, this book opens safe conversations around grief, friendship, and emotional wellbeing, helping teens support others with care, respect, confidence, and self-compassion.

Edition details

• Publisher: Loving Lights Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1919375228
• ISBN 13: 9781919375229
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48