Review of Maternal Bereavement: Coping With the Unexpected Death of a Child.

1985 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 502-502
Author(s):  
Allen E. Bergin
Keyword(s):  
Unexpected Death ◽  
Death Of A Child

scholarly journals Unexpected Death of a Child with Complex Febrile Seizures—Pathophysiology Similar to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy?

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian J. Dlouhy ◽  
Michael A. Ciliberto ◽  
Christina L. Cifra ◽  
Patricia A. Kirby ◽  
Devin L. Shrock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Febrile Seizures ◽  
Sudden Unexpected Death ◽  
Unexpected Death ◽  
Death Of A Child

scholarly journals Participation of Next of Kin in Research Following Sudden, Unexpected Death of a Child

2007 ◽  
Vol 161 (5) ◽  
pp. 453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gitanjali S. Taneja ◽  
Ruth A. Brenner ◽  
Ron Klinger ◽  
Ann C. Trumble ◽  
Cong Qian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Unexpected Death ◽  
Next Of Kin ◽  
Unexpected Death ◽  
Death Of A Child

The Continued Lived Experience of the Unexpected Death of a Child

2011 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda S. Parker ◽  
Karen S. Dunn
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Data Display ◽  
Coping Behaviors ◽  
Unexpected Death ◽  
Sudden Loss ◽  
Death Of A Child ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Theme Identification

The purpose of this qualitative study was to further examine the lived experiences of families that faced the sudden loss of a child. Six mothers that had previously participated approximately 9 years ago in the study entitled “The Lived Experience of the Unexpected Death of a Child” were interviewed. All of the mothers were Caucasian and had achieved a high school or greater level of education. Taped interviews and field notes were transcribed for data display. Together, two raters completed data reduction and coding for theme identification and categorization. Six themes were revealed that described helpful coping behaviors used by the mothers: positive beliefs, faith beliefs, everlasting love, pleasant remembrances, social engagement, and staying connected. Two themes, avoidance and rumination, described the behaviors that did not help the mothers cope with their loss. Finally, answers to the questions regarding acceptance and healing time were also revealed.

Counseling in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Other Childhood Deaths

1985 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 168-176
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome ◽  
Time Resolution ◽  
Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Infant Death ◽  
Sudden Infant ◽  
Unexpected Death ◽  
Variable Period ◽  
Death Of A Child ◽  
The Family ◽  
Tragic Event

The death of a child is a particularly tragic event. It is usually presumed that an unexpected death is more difficult to cope with than one which is anticipated. This is because the family has no opportunity to begin the process of coming to terms with the impending loss. Generally, the mourning process begins with shock and disbelief. This is followed gradually by anger, guilt, sadness, and many times by some continuing denial. These feelings may occur together, separately, or in combination and for a variable period of time. Resolution of these emotions and acceptance of the death generally takes 1 to 2 years.

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