Wenn ein Enkelkind gestorben ist

Grandparents are important in the family system. They are connected to their children and grandchildren. For the little ones, they often play a significant role. Grief and death companion Angelika Thaysen has personally experienced the death of a grandchild and has interviewed other grandparents who have also lost a grandchild. Readers will learn about the topics that weigh heavily on their minds, the questions that torment them and seek answers: Why you? Why so young? Is there such a thing as predestination? How helpful can spirituality, religion, or faith be? Is there comfort when a small child dies? How can I, as an outsider, provide support? What can the mourners themselves do? Systemic theoretical explanations highlight the different impacts on parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends. The practical section presents rituals and exercises, always related to the special challenges of unrecognized grief, trauma, or family burdens. Questions about resilience and how to strengthen it find possible answers. The volume is supplemented with references to current online offerings and addresses where grieving individuals can find professional help.