Supporting Adult Child Loss

The impact of the death of an adult child on parents is often overlooked, especially when the parents may be older or facing health challenges themselves. Experts will discuss current research;  how hospice clinicians and bereavement professionals can better support grieving parents; and the use of life narratives as a way of coping.

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe the experiences of bereaved parents
• Identify the unique aspects of parental grief after the loss of an adult child.
• Identify the existential challenges faced by parents who have lost an adult child.
• Describe strategies addressing the existential needs of parents facing adult child loss