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Child loss - Grief work, support and education following the loss of a child or pregnancy - Bereaved Parents of Southwest Florida, Fort Myers, FL

 

 

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Support and education following a child loss

Grief is a process, a movement through several stages, one at a time, or all at once.

This process is a normal and natural one that varies as much as the individual.

Common symptoms experienced during an individual's grief include emotional, physical, and behavioral responses.
 

Child loss - Grief work, support and education following the loss of a child or pregnancy - Bereaved Parents of Southwest Florida, Fort Myers, FL
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Emotional Responses The mission of the Bereaved Parents of Southwest Florida is to provide support and education to family and friends, following a pregnancy, infant or child loss.
  • Shock and disbelief
  • Loneliness
  • Impatience
  • Anger
  • Guilt
  • Confusion
  • Helplessness
  • Profound sadness
  • Regret
  • Hopelessness
Physical Responses
  • Anxiety
  • Lack of energy
  • Numbness
  • Sleep or appetite changes
  • Tightness in chest

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Behavioral Responses
  • Restlessness
  • Disorganization
  • Withdrawal
  • Crying
  • Over-activity
  • Drug or alcohol dependence
  • Avoidance
  • Forgetfulness

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Child loss - Grief work, support and education following the loss of a child or pregnancy - Bereaved Parents of Southwest Florida, Fort Myers, FL - Supported through the Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

Sharing feelings with others who are also bereaved parents helps begin the journey to healing.

Verbalizing thoughts and feelings gives insight to personal grieving.

Support includes:
  • People with whom to share
  • Validation and normalization
  • Education
  • Contact with other bereaved parents

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