The book does an excellent job of portraying a therapist and their role. There are additional helpful resources listed at the back of the book. There are tips for parents and caregivers, including 15 suggestions. The trauma is unnamed so it could be used in multiple situations. Several practical things I appreciated about this title: it is short (so one doesn't have to stay in a story about trauma for very long). The book explains that Sherman's symptoms have receded and he is feeling 'much better now.' That she is a therapist is unstated, merely inferred from her being different than his parents and classroom teacher. Maples helps him heal and understand it is not his fault. Maple, a therapist, who helps him think about his feelings. Sherman's bad dreams started to make him angry at school so he did mean things and got in trouble all the time. He lost his appetite, he had stomach aches, and often felt sad. Sherman had to play more and sing louder to shut it out.
Trying to shut it out wasn't working anymore. The book shows Sherman going about his normal activities but trying to ignore the 'terrible thing' that he saw. The main character is a raccoon named Sherman Smith who is very easy to relate to. The trauma is unnamed so it could be an accident, domestic violence, or natural disasters. This book is designed to help children heal post-trauma. *Suicide *Violence (i.e.I am building up my library collection that helps children deal with special situations.
a vehicle crash, electrocution, or a fall) *Abusive situations including substance abuse The book, "A Terrible Thing Happened" can be used to help children discuss any "terrible thing" they have witnessed. When secondary victims have access to caring adults who help them understand their feelings after witnessing a traumatic event, the likelihood that they will become violent in the future is reduced.
Witnesses to violent or traumatic events are considered "secondary victims." Research indicates that children who are secondary victims are more likely to become violent in the future than children who are primary victims. a children's grief counselor and the Director of Hamilton's Academy of Grief and Loss in Des Moines, Iowa.
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