When a Baby Dies
Healing Hearts assists families in the grief
process. The lost of a baby is one of life's
most painful events, filled with sadness, anger,
physical pain, loneliness and despair. It can
create feelings of disappointment, hopelessness
and helplessness.
Grief experienced by such a tragic loss is a
natural response, but one that is poorly
understood. The griever may feel isolated and
alone. Healing Hearts was developed to meet the
needs of those bereaved parents, siblings,
grandparents, or whoever may be affected by a
loss within the Catholic Community.
Healing Hearts provides a safe, loving and
spiritual atmosphere in which to recover.
Healing Hearts support program offers one-on-one
support during the difficult beginning
experiences until the griever moves towards
recovery.
Healing Hearts deals with such issues as:
- Funeral Preparation
- Making Loving Memories
- Christian Perspective on Suffering
- Effects of Grief on Relationships
- Comfort from Scripture
- Restoring Balance
Trained counselors will discuss these and
other important topics. A rose with the child's
name can be placed at the Blessed Mother statue
within the parish and a Mass offered for the
family.
Healing Hearts counselors can meet and work
with the family and/or coworkers to help them
understand the painful loss experienced by the
parents and siblings and help them to be a
support.
Healing Hearts provides a trained therapist,
or a trained volunteer who has experienced the
loss of a baby, to be of assistance. For further
information on this program and others provided
by Healing Hearts, call the
Family Life Office
at 402-488-2040.
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