When a child dies A hopeful healing guide for surviving the loss of a child

Claire Aagaard

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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Genres
Self-help publications
Published
Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks [2022]
Language
English
Main Author
Claire Aagaard (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