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Direct linkHeath, Melissa Allen; Donald, David R.; Theron, Linda C.; Lyon, Rachel Crook – School Psychology International, 2014
Worldwide, approximately 10% of the 34.2 million individuals infected by human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) are under the age of 18. Additionally, 17.8 million children have experienced one or both parents dying of HIV/AIDS. In comparison to other countries, South Africa has the highest per capita of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Intervention, Therapeutic Environment
Lin, Xiuyun; Fang, Xiaoyi; Chi, Peilian; Li, Xiaoming; Chen, Wenrui; Heath, Melissa Allen – School Psychology International, 2014
A group of 124 children orphaned by AIDS (COA), who resided in two orphanages funded by the Chinese government, participated in a study investigating the efficacy of a grief-processing-based psychological group intervention. This psychological intervention program was designed to specifically help COA process their grief and reduce their…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grief, Coping, Residential Institutions
Heath, Melissa Allen; Cole, Beth Vaughan – School Psychology International, 2012
National and international organizations have identified schools as having an "unparalleled" potential to offer supportive services for children's mental health needs. This article reviews research and practice related to children's grief and specifies strategies for classroom-based interventions. In particular, school psychologists are encouraged…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Health Needs, Grief, Discussion
Heath, Melissa Allen; Nickerson, Amanda B.; Annandale, Neil; Kemple, Ana; Dean, Brenda – School Psychology International, 2009
During and following natural or man-made disasters, relief efforts have a long history of initially focusing on basic survival needs, then restoring community stability. Disaster mental health is a relatively new aspect of relief efforts, particularly in regard to children's needs. After reviewing objectives of major relief organizations and…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Mental Health, Children
Heath, Melissa Allen; Sheen, Dawn; Leavy, Deon; Young, Ellie; Money, Kristy – School Psychology International, 2005
Children's literature is a therapeutic tool for facilitating emotional growth and healing. Stories provide a catalyst for change, providing children with other perspectives and options for thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Appropriately shared stories provide opportunities for children to gain insight and learn healthier ways to face…
Descriptors: Bibliotherapy, Childrens Literature, Child Psychology, Emotional Development
