When a Child Dies

A Hopeful Healing Guide for Surviving the Loss of a Child

Claire Aagaard

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05 April 2022

Psychology; Coping with death & bereavement

Being suddenly thrust into the world of parental grief is like being transported to a foreign land where you don't speak the language. With that in mind, Claire Aagaard has written When a Child Dies in a simple, straightforward manner, offering information, comfort and hope for those who believe that none is possible.

Questions addressed include:

Can we survive this?

Is it possible to be happy again?

Is forgiveness attainable?

Can we survive this as a couple?

How will this affect our loved ones?

Is it okay to be angry with God?

How do we cope with birthdays or holidays?

Will my grief ever change?

What can we do to help? (A chapter for supportive loved ones)

Claire has written this book from a unique perspective — that of a professional grief counselor after working with dozens of bereaved parents, and as a parent with her own history of child loss. It is an honest yet gentle guide for grieving parents as well as their family, friends, and loved ones, offering the wisdom from her own personal journey as well as that of countless others.

'This book is a lovely blend of the author's personal journey with the death of her son and supportive information that can help parents see light amidst the dark.' — Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D, CT, author, educator, and grief counselor

By: Claire Aagaard
Imprint: Sourcebooks
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 179mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 157g
ISBN: 9781728245898
ISBN 10: 1728245893
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 05 April 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Claire Aagaard is a certified grief counselor and critical incident responder who worked as a grief counselor and educator, primarily in the hospice field, for over 20 years. She served as the Director of the Center for Loss, Education and Healing in San Luis Obispo, California

Reviews for When a Child Dies: A Hopeful Healing Guide for Surviving the Loss of a Child

"""This book is a lovely blend of the author's personal journey with the death of her son and supportive information that can help parents see light amidst the dark."" - Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., CT, author, educator, and grief counselor ""When a Child Dies begins with certified grief counselor Claire Aagaard's personal story of losing her son to a tragic accident. The author skillfully explores the various ways a child's death impacts all aspects of one's life including relationships, anger at God, and how friends and family can help. Claire's words are inspiring and hopeful, offering compassionate advice to grieving parents."" - Pamela D. Blair, Ph.D., psychotherapist and co-author of I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye"