Catherine Seigal, a counsellor, shares the stories of bereaved parents and reflects on them to illustrate how they develop and nurture ongoing bonds with their child who has died. Drawing on current theories of continuing bonds, the book discusses the role of bereavement groups, and a range of issues that bereaved parents encounter including the challenges when another child is born, the significant role of siblings in keeping the bonds alive and the particular experiences for parents who's child dies before or very shortly after birth. A well written book, and relevant for all staff supporting parents after the death of a baby, infant or child.
Siegal, C. 2017. Bereaved parents and their continuing bonds: love after death. Jessica Kingsley.
Available for loan from the library