What is it like to lose a child?
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What is it like to lose a child?

What’s it like to lose a child? The best people to answer this question are the moms and dads that have lost children. They are the real experts. The books that I found most helpful on my personal journey with grief are written by other parents – people who somehow found the courage to open their tender hearts and share the most painful parts of their lives. I met myself in their words and I hope you will find some resonance as well. Here are their words:

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EMDR Protocol for Grief
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EMDR Protocol for Grief

Would you like to strengthen your connection with your deceased loved one? You might be interested to know that there is a specific EMDR protocol that honors continuing bonds after death while decreasing the distress that accompanies grief. It is especially helpful for those that have experienced a traumatic loss. It is unlike traditional talk or grief counseling. The IADC protocol feels much more experiential and spontaneous. When the grief-related distress diminishes, clients generally experience a state of calmness, openness, and receptivity.

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How long will I grieve my child?
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How long will I grieve my child?

I’ve learned that these waves of grief are a normal and natural response to loss. When someone you love dearly dies, you may experience these waves in varying degrees of intensity for the rest of your life. Your relationship with the waves, however, will most likely change. In the beginning, it feels like you won’t survive.

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Your Brain on Grief
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Your Brain on Grief

Our brains undergo some profound changes after a devastating loss. Your brain has a painful problem to solve. When your loved one was alive, your brain created a special kind of map for that person. And a lot of time and energy was used to create this map. It really struggles to navigate the new reality of loss and transform the relationship.

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