Year: 1978 Source: Oak Brook, Ill.: Compassionate Friends, (1978). 15p. SIEC No: 19950513

Miles discusses feelings such as anger, guilt & fear that often result when one’s child dies. She speaks of parental depression & difficulty in making decisions. Advice is given on communicating with the spouse & other children. She stresses the importance of sharing family activities to “reinforce a feeling of family closeness during this time of stress”. A short list of additional suggested readings is provided.