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Ways to Help the Living Siblings When adults are grieving, the child’s siblings often feel neglected, hurt and confused –and they often do not understand the grief that they are experiencing....
Problematic Coping Mechanisms
Grief sometimes leads to overuse of alcohol and other drugs, especially if there has been dependence on them in the past. Along with other compulsive behaviour, such as smoking, gambling, over-eating,...
Grandparents and Special Days
At special times (such as the anniversary of the death, birthdays, holidays, mothers’ day and fathers’ day) write and/or call your bereaved child and partner. Mention that you realise what day ...
Nurturing Your Relationships and Helping Yourself
Facing adversity A child’s death sometimes greatly strengthens relationships over time. You can learn and change, finding resources in yourself that have the potential to transform you, your relati...
Further Reading for Health Professionals - Early Pregnancy Loss
Creative Ways of Remembering Your Grandchild
“I used to look after my granddaughter once a week. We always went to the local park and sat on a particular bench together. Since her death my daily walks take me back to our park. I sit at our ...
Stillbirth and Newborn Death - Further Reading
Further Reading for Health Professionals - Stillbirth and Newborn Death
Grieving Differences and Grieving Patterns of a Couple Grieving the Death of Their Child
ONE may feel uncomfortable dealing on such a feeling level and finds excuses to avoid such conversations. THE OTHER may need to talk about the event, needing to go over it to search for answers.
Having Another Baby – Dealing With a Subsequent Pregnancy
Be sensitive to subsequent pregnancies. It is often assumed that if bereaved parents become pregnant again, everything will return to normal. A new pregnancy can be a very anxious time and even the...