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  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Grief Counseling

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  • Childhood drowning is a significant cause of accidental death.
  • Parental grief following a child's death is profound and complex.
  • Organ donation can be a pathway to meaning after tragic loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To illustrate the emotional journey of parents experiencing a child's drowning.
  • To explore the process and impact of organ donation following pediatric loss.
  • To provide a narrative case study on grief, loss, and altruism.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative narrative analysis of a single case.
  • Exploration of parental experiences and decision-making.
  • Focus on the psychological impact of sudden, traumatic loss.

Main Results:

  • The narrative details the acute grief and trauma following a drowning incident.
  • It highlights the parents' decision-making process regarding organ donation.
  • The story underscores the complex emotional landscape of bereaved parents.

Conclusions:

  • Organ donation can offer a complex, yet potentially positive, coping mechanism for parental grief.
  • Understanding the psychological impact of childhood drowning is crucial for support services.
  • Narrative case studies offer valuable insights into profound human experiences of loss and resilience.