| Abstract |
Helping Parents Grieve is for any parent who has experienced the death of a child – and for those who aim to help someone who is grieving. You will meet men and women who have suffered, who share their stories, and help to kindle hope for finding life again. Topics include: Knowing you are not alone. Dealing with the loss of hopes and dreams at the death of a child. Grieving the death of a baby. The family's grief journey. Honoring and remembering your child. For anyone coping with the death of child, Khris Ford is the Founder/Executive Director of My Healing Place in Austin, Texas. Khris has spent twenty years working with children and adults who have experienced a significant or traumatic loss of a loved one. She holds a Master's degree in Counselor Education, is a Certified Grief and Trauma Specialist and School Consultant, and a trained spiritual director. Paula D'Arcy is a psychotherapist and founder of the Red Bird Foundation. Paula survived a drunk driving accident in 1975, which caused the death of husband and daughter. Today, her work includes leading workshops and writing books, including When People Grieve: The Power of Love in the Midst of Pain. |
