Adolescent Loss
By the Irish Childhood Bereavement Network Adolescence is a time of huge change. These years are marked by rapid physical, cognitive, emotional...
- Dated: 19 May 2023
Grief and Life Beyond Child Loss: A Father’s Words
By Nick Rhodes, Matters of a Mans Heart Sophia passed away in my arms on October 4th, 2011. Barely a year earlier,...
- Dated: 13 Apr 2023
Coping with Mother’s Day After Child Loss
Chris Raymond of FuneralHelpCenter.com discusses how to navigate Mother's Day After Child Loss
- Dated: 16 Mar 2023
FirstLight Advice to Individuals Supporting a Suddenly Bereaved Family
FirstLight is a trauma-informed organisation, and a member of the Critical Incident Stress Management Network of Ireland. We provide a National 24-hour...
- Dated: 25 Jan 2023
Support and Advice for Parents around Children and Bereavement
Elaine Masterson, Clinical Manager for FirstLight discusses how do we honour and grieve the child that has died while honouring their siblings...
- Dated: 14 Nov 2022
How to Cope With the Loss of a Grandchild or Great-Grandchild
When a grandchild or great-grandchild dies, it’s not just their life you grieve but also all the hopes and dreams for their...
- Dated: 01 Sep 2022
Comforting Parents After the Loss of Their Baby or Child
It is always difficult to find the words to comfort someone who is grieving, perhaps even more so when it involves the...
- Dated: 01 Sep 2022
Coping With the Sudden Death of a Child
By Denise Witmer from VeryWell Family When someone close dies at an older age, people often take comfort not only in celebrating...
- Dated: 01 Feb 2022