by Thomas R. Egnew, Ed. D., ACSW 1. Recognize the hurt: identify, predict, and accept the validity of the unique issues and problems the family faces: Be gentle with each other. 2. Be realistic about expectations as parents: We cannot protect our children from everything. 3. Identify problem areas and communicate about them in light […]
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~ by Chaplain Leroy Joesten Lutheran Minister and Chaplain at Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, Illinois. Anger is but one of many emotional reactions to the painful reality of death. It is important to recognize anger as a natural, human response. If we can allow ourselves to be aggravated, irritated, even angered, by relatively minor
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by Lea-awnne Niamath During the grief process, bereaved parents may take a long time to adjust to the loss of their child. Perhaps longer than other types of losses. Some factors which can complicate this kind of grief are: If the parent is a single parent (may have limited support) If the child was an
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When a child has died, we as parents, siblings, grandparents, relatives, friends, co-workers, and simply caring people want to know how to help. The following Articles are meant to just do that: Anger and the Grieving Process A Simple Candle Lighting Service Bereaved Parents in the Time of COVID-19 Compassionate Friends of Canada_ Zoom Guidelines