The loss of a young child — whether through accident, illness, SIDS, or other unexpected circumstances — is a profound and life-altering grief. It’s the loss of a cherished presence, of laughter, milestones, and the future that was imagined. This kind of heartbreak can feel impossible to describe, and it often leaves parents and families feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or out of sync with the world around them.
There is heartache. But there is also hope. Every grief journey is different, but no one should have to walk it alone. Acknowledging the depth of this loss and creating space to share, remember, and mourn can be a vital part of the healing process.
Join our very own Dr. Mark Vande Braak on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1 PM CT as he leads an online, educational grief support session to explore the unique loss associated with the death of a child due to accident, injury, illness, SIDS, and beyond.
This offering is part of “Dr. Mark’s Grief Support Series,” a program of year-round educational grief/loss support provided by Lutheran Family Service. Each session will focus on a different area of loss as presented by Dr. Mark, an expert with more than 30 years of mental healthcare experience in death and trauma. This is a FREE series with no registration fee. If you would like to join this session on the loss of a child, sign up below. Please share with anyone who may be grieving a loss of this kind.
