When a child dies A hopeful healing guide for surviving the loss of a child
Book - 2022
"Parents who suffer the death of a child are overwhelmed, often immobilized by the depth and scope of their grief. When a Child Dies is written in a simple, straightforward manner, offering information, comfort and hope for those who believe that none is possible. Claire Aagaard has written this book from a unique perspective-that of a professional grief counselor and as a parent with her own history of child loss. It is an honest yet gentle guide, offering the wisdom from her own personal journey as well as that of countless others"--
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- Self-help publications
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Naperville, Illinois :
Sourcebooks
[2022]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- xxviii, 162 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 19 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781728245898
9781728253299
- Foreword
- Introduction
- My Story
- Chapter 1. The Loss
- Can this nightmare he real?
- Chapter 2. The Unthinkable
- Can we survive this?
- Chapter 3. Absence of Joy
- Is it possible to be happy again?
- Chapter 4. Guilt and Shame
- Is forgiveness attainable?
- Chapter 5. Marriage
- Can we survive this as a couple?
- Chapter 6. Family
- How will this affect our loved ones?
- Chapter 7. Spirituality
- Is it OK to be angry with God?
- Chapter 8. Firsts
- How do we cope with birthdays or holidays?
- Chapter 9. Circumstances
- Does how it happened make a difference?
- Chapter 10. Helpers
- What can we do to help?
- Chapter 11. Looking Ahead
- Will my grief ever change?
- Conclusion: Unexpected Gifts
- Resources
- Acknowledgments
- Index
- About the Author