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Principles of The Compassionate Friends

When a Child Dies . . . The Compassionate Friends Can Help

Understanding Grief When Your Child Dies

You Need Not Walk Alone

Stillbirth, Miscarriage, and Infant Death

The Sudden Death of a Child

Surviving Your Child's Suicide

When Your Child Dies by Homicide

The Death of An Adult Child

Death of a Special-Needs Child

Adults Grieving the Death of a Sibling

When a Brother or Sister Dies

Caring for Surviving Children

Parents Who Are Now Childless

The Grief of Grandparents

The Grief of Stepparents

How Can I Help?

When an Employee Is Grieving

When a Coworker Is Grieving

Suggestions for First Responders  . . . Dealing with the Sudden Death of a Child

Suggestions for Medical Personnel

Suggestions for Psychologists, Counselors, and Therapists

When a Law Officer Responds to the Death of a Child

Suggestions for Teachers and School Counselors

Suggestions for Clergy

Suggestions for Funeral Directors

Comprender la congoja . . . cuando su hijo muere (Understanding Grief . . . When Your Child Dies)

La muerte repentina de un hijo (The Sudden Death of a Child)

El cuidado de los hijos supervivientes . . . cuando muere un hijo (Caring for Surviving Children . . . When Your Child Dies)

Cuando muere un hermano o hermana (When a Brother or Sister Dies)

Nacidos muertos, abortos naturales y muertes infantiles . . . comprender la congoja (Stillbirth, Miscarriage, and Infant Death--Understanding Grief)