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Bereavement counselling. Coping with a child's death: a case study
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|May 19, 1993
Summary
Grief over newborn death is profound. Releasing these intense emotions is crucial for parents and families to achieve resolution and begin healing after infant loss.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal and infant mental health.
- Psychology of bereavement and grief counseling.
Background:
- Neonatal mortality presents significant emotional challenges for families.
- Understanding the grieving process is essential for providing adequate support.
Observation:
- A case study details the author's intervention with a family experiencing the loss of a newborn.
- The focus is on facilitating emotional release to aid in grief resolution.
Findings:
- The case study illustrates a therapeutic approach to managing parental grief.
- Successful grief resolution was observed following the intervention, enabling the family to cope with their loss.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of addressing parental grief after neonatal death.
- Suggests therapeutic strategies can help families navigate profound loss and achieve emotional resolution.