Brenda Mallon, Building Continuing Bonds for Grieving and Bereaved Children

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-95
Author(s):  
David Buck
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Bonds ◽  
Bereaved Children

scholarly journals Continuing Bonds With Children and Bereaved Young People: A Narrative Review

2019 ◽  
pp. 003022281985319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Clabburn ◽  
Katherine Knighting ◽  
Barbara A. Jack ◽  
Mary R. O’Brien
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Continuing Bonds ◽  
English Studies ◽  
Bereaved Children ◽  
Continuing Bond

Background Finding alternative ways to reconnect with the deceased is a common feature of bereavement. However, it is currently unclear how bereaved children or young people establish and develop a “continuing bond” with deceased family members. Aim To investigate how bereaved young people continue bonds with deceased family members. Design A systematically conducted narrative review was conducted using six electronic databases: CINAHL, Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, PubMed, and BNI. Limiters were applied to peer-reviewed articles published in English. Studies were assessed for methodological quality using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tools. Results Twenty articles were included in the review. Three overarching themes were generated: unintended connections, intended connections, and internalized connections. Conclusion Bereaved young people establish a sense of connection with deceased family members through various means (e.g., unprovoked or spontaneous reminders, physical mementos, internalized memories). Some connections are unintended and occur spontaneously. However, other young people will specifically seek ways to remember the deceased to provide a sense of enduring connection.

Examining the continuing bonds of African refugees in Egypt

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hani Henry ◽  
Rebecca Munz ◽  
Dalal Shaheen
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Bonds ◽  
African Refugees

scholarly journals The Experiences of Grief and Personal Growth in University Students: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1899
Author(s):  
Jovita Tan ◽  
Karl Andriessen
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Continuing Bonds ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Supportive Services ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Formal Services

Background: Experiencing the death of a close person, especially in emerging adults and students, can have profound effects on the bereaved individual’s life. As most research in this field has focused on negative effects of a loss, little is known about potential positive effects experienced by bereaved university students. This study investigated the experience of grief and personal growth in a sample of students from The University of Melbourne, Australia. Methods: Semi-structured interviews via Zoom/telephone with bereaved students (n = 14), who were invited to reflect on their loss and any personal growth potentially experienced. Thematic analysis of the data was based on a deductive and inductive approach. Results: The analysis identified four themes: (i) sharing of grief as a coping mechanism, (ii) balance between grief reactions and moving forward in life, (iii) lessons learned and personal growth, and (iv) adopting values from the deceased person and continuing bonds. Conclusions: Participants emphasized personal growth regarding self-perception and philosophical views on life. Following the loss, they preferred peer support, and used formal services only when they had a specific need. The findings indicate the importance of social support for bereaved students, and the complimentary role of peer and professional support. Hence, academic institutions should offer supportive services tailored to both students and professionals to help bereaved students.

Growing From Grief

2015 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Koblenz
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Clinical Applications ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Bereaved Children ◽  
Loss Of A Parent

Currently, there are 2.5 million children in the United States who suffered the loss of a parent. Grieving children are more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety compared with their nongrieving peers. Adults ( N = 19) who experienced a loss during childhood were interviewed to assess what was most helpful and most harmful in coping through the years following the death. The qualitative descriptions were coded and analysis of common themes determined. Five theoretical constructs were found: adjustment to catastrophe, support, therapy, continuing a connection with the deceased parent, and reinvestment. The findings have clinical applications for bereaved children, their families, and clinical programs targeting this population. The unique insights provide an emotionally salient expression of their experiences and provide a framework for how best to support this group.

Implications of Parental Suicide and Violent Death for Promotion of Resilience of Parentally-Bereaved Children

Death Studies ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana C. Brown ◽  
Irwin N. Sandler ◽  
Jenn-Yun Tein ◽  
Xianchen Liu ◽  
Rachel A. Haine
Keyword(s):  
Violent Death ◽  
Parental Suicide ◽  
Parentally Bereaved ◽  
Bereaved Children ◽  
Parentally Bereaved Children
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