After the Loss of a Child A resource for parents of children in palliative care

No parent expects to outlive their child. It is the news that every parent dreads – news that feels horrible, unnatural, unfair and unbearable. Having to contemplate caring for your sick child, yourself and your family, and to face a future without your child in it, can feel terrifying and completely overwhelming.

We understand that during these times, there can be a lot of information to take in. This resource has been developed in order to help parents through this difficult time. It is designed for parents of children in palliative care, but is also a useful resource for any parent who experiences the loss of a child. After the Loss of a Child looks at common issues and processes occurring both before and after the death, and provides information and helpful tips for navigating your own and your family’s grief experience both immediately and in the long term. It also includes a list of helpful organisations, websites and information resources that you may like to access if you need further information or help.

After the Loss of a Child A resource for parents of children in palliative care (4.96MB pdf)
© Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement, 2015