When a Child Dies: Special Considerations for Providing Mental Health Counseling for Bereaved Parents

Title

When a Child Dies: Special Considerations for Providing Mental Health Counseling for Bereaved Parents

Creator

Romanoff BD

Publisher

Journal Of Mental Health Counseling

Date

1993

Subject

Bereavement Leave Policy Paper

Description

Notes that grieving following the death of child tends to be intense and enduring, often resulting in diminished psychological and interpersonal functioning for surviving parents. Reviews literature on parental bereavement focusing on unique nature of the loss of child. Considers suggestions for counseling bereaved parents and difficulties of working with this population. (Author/NB)
1993

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Type

Journal Article

Citation List Month

Backlog

Citation

Romanoff BD, “When a Child Dies: Special Considerations for Providing Mental Health Counseling for Bereaved Parents,” Pediatric Palliative Care Library, accessed April 23, 2024, https://pedpalascnetlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/11685.