All the Pieces
When a Loved One Dies from Substance Use
Often, children who lose a loved one to overdose are not truthfully told what happened to the person who died because of the stigma associated with this type of death.
They often assume that the death was their fault (rather than that it was the symptom of a disease) and that it’s not okay to remember their loved one, nor is it okay to feel angry about the death. This book skillfully aims to help parents and practitioners address these specific areas and provide validation and normalization of these grief responses.
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978-1-4338-4218-4
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$14.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-01-01 |
Author: Hallie Riggs
Hallie Riggs, MSW, LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker. She lives in Rhode Island.
Illustrator: Adriana Predoi
Adriana Predoi grew up in Romania. After earning a B.A. in Fine Art, she started working as a freelance illustrator. Adriana’s style is whimsical with a touch of magic.
Awards
- 2025 NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
Reviews
Spirituality & Practice
“Help navigating the complex emotions born of a loved one’s overdose. . . . All the Pieces offers a story that helps readers ages four to eight see the parts of this puzzle in an integrated whole. It’s written by Hallie Riggs, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in childhood trauma and healing.”—Spirituality and Practice