The profound and often silent struggle of a grieving child is addressed with groundbreaking clarity in the new book, “How Jesus Helped Me With My Grief.“This transformative work, born from both personal experience and clinical expertise, offers a beacon of hope for young hearts navigating the difficult terrain of loss. The story provides a gentle, faith-based framework to help children process their emotions and find comfort after the death of a loved one.
What sets this book apart in the landscape of grief literature for children is the unique authority of its author. Dr. VAP Persaud is not only a survivor of childhood grief but also a highly credentialed mental health expert. She possesses a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and is a licensed clinician specializing in grief, trauma, and faith-based counseling.
Dr. Persaud’s clinical experience reflects her holistic and culturally sensitive approach. She has pioneered counseling services tailored for many minority cultures, ensuring that healing is accessible and respectful of diverse backgrounds. This deep clinical understanding of how grief manifests across different contexts informs every page of her book. She masterfully translates complex therapeutic concepts, such as the need for ritual, the importance of emotional expression, and the process of finding meaning, into a language that a child’s heart can understand and embrace.
Dr. Persaud’s unique positioning allows her to achieve what few can. She validates the clinical reality of grief while simultaneously addressing the spiritual crisis it can trigger. The book is a powerful example of bibliotherapy, offering practical tools like creating memory boxes and journaling within a framework that strengthens the reader’s faith. It is this seamless fusion of deep clinical acumen and unwavering spiritual conviction that establishes Dr. Persaud as a leading authority in her field.
The launch of “How Jesus Helped Me With My Grief” represents a significant contribution to resources for bereaved children, their families, and faith communities. It is an indispensable tool for parents, grandparents, pastors, and school counselors who seek to guide a child through the valley of loss.
For any child carrying the weight of a loss, and for the adults who wish to help them, this book is the guiding light they have been searching for.
To provide solace and a path toward healing for a child in your life, secure your copy of “How Jesus Helped Me With My Grief” today. The book is available for purchase on Amazon, at all major online bookstores, and through major retailers.
