<p dir="ltr"><i>The Way Home</i> was created to gently support children who have experienced traumatic loss, offering comfort and clarity through storytelling. This book aims to validate children’s emotional experiences, open safe conversations, and help caring adults respond to children’s questions with compassion and honesty. It is recommended to read this book together and allow time for questions or quiet reflection. Children’s understanding of loss changes as they grow, so revisiting this story may help in different ways over time.</p>
Funding
Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF)
Creative Ireland
The Natural Health Store
St. Ibar’s National School, Castlebridge, Wexford
History
Department/Unit
Centre for Positive Health Sciences
City
Dublin
Comments
The Way Home
Written by Trudy Meehan
Illustrated by Fergal O’Connor
Published Citation
Meehan T. The way home. Dublin: RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences; 2025