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Sharing in the community of having lost a child
Malene Beck1,2, Michael van Manen3,4
1Institute of Regional Health, University of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences, Odense, Denmark Maleb@regionsjaelland.dk.
Medical Humanities
|June 8, 2025
Summary
Sharing experiences of child loss in bereavement groups fosters communal connection and empathic reflection among parents. This study highlights the meaningfulness of these shared spaces in supporting families through grief.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Grief Studies
Background:
- Parental bereavement is a profound loss with significant emotional and social implications.
- Support systems for grieving families, particularly home-based care, require further exploration.
- Understanding the nuances of sharing experiences among bereaved parents is crucial for developing effective support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the phenomenological experience of sharing among parents who have lost a child.
- To identify the key aspects and value of sharing within parental bereavement groups.
- To contribute to the evidence base on support for bereaved families.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenological study design.
- Observations and anecdotes from a parental bereavement group.
- Thematic analysis of shared experiences.
Main Results:
- Sharing among bereaved parents involves sharing something tangible or intangible.
- It cultivates a sense of communal connection and belonging.
- It facilitates empathic reflection and a shared sense of responsibility.
- These sharing spaces offer meaningful support and connection.
Conclusions:
- Sharing the experience of child loss creates empathic, communal spaces for bereaving parents.
- These findings have implications for palliative care practices and home-based support for grieving families.
- The meaningfulness of sharing is central to supporting bereaved parents.
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