Connections: A Newsletter for Grieving Families

May 2022

Bereavement

In this issue of Connections, we feature an article written by Patricia Lozano about what has contributed to her healing after the loss of her baby. We also present a beautiful poem written by a mother describing the myriad of ways she remembers her daughter.

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November 2021

Bereavement

This issue of Connections focuses on the changing nature of grief in time. First, we present the parent talk from the 16th annual LPCH Day of Remembrance & Rededication ceremony by a young couple sharing their journey with grief over the past five years. You’ll also find an article written by a grieving mother reflecting on how her grief has evolved over the past fifteen years. Finally, we’ve included links to helpful child grief resources in honor of Children’s Grief Awareness Day to help readers understand loss from a child’s perspective- and how that perspective changes as children grow.

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April 2021

Bereavement

In this issue, you’ll meet Cynthia Glasserman-Morales, who talks about the loss of her baby during a time of social distancing and the ways she found the strength to go on despite her family being in another country. Also, we offer reviews for two books that we hope will bring you comfort and hope. Last, to support our youngest grievers, we’ve listed several camps for grieving children and teens taking place this summer.

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November 2020

Day of Remebrance

In this issue, Megan and Brian Favat’s reflection from our Day of Remembrance ceremony. We hope you find inspiration and some reflection of your own resilience in their story.

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February 2020

Two butterflies from the Connections newsletter, Family Guidance and Bereavement Program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford in Palo Alto

In this issue, learn more about our upcoming events, including Family Memory Making Day and the Summer Scamper. Also, read the talk presented by a parent at our 2019 Day of Remembrance.

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March 2018

Two horses at the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy in Woodside, California

In this issue, learn more about our Family Memory Making Day. April 14, 2018 was a special day for bereaved siblings and their parents at the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy in Woodside.

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August 2017

red heart on a branch

In this issue, read a parent's perspective on a twin loss and learn more about our support group for grieving fathers.

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January 2017

Horse

A new year. A graduation. A job change. These are common transitions we encounter as we go through life. But transitions, even positive ones, include loss.

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July 2016

vegetables

In this issue, we focus on wellness. Caring for those who remain, and for ourselves. Finding balance in a world which has been forever
tilted on its axis.

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January 2016

girls petting horse

In this issue, you can learn how to get involved in Family Memory Making Day and the Summer Scamper. You'll also read letters and hear perspectives from families in our Family Partners Program.

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July 2015

children writing notes

In our July issue, learn about our first Family Memory Making Day. Two very special horses carried precious messages written by parents, sibiling and grandparents.

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December 2014

memory bears

In our December issue, we offer ideas to make the holidays easier. Learn about the Memory Bear Project, which is a unique way to honor and remember your child. Sewn from your child's clothing or other fabric, this bear can be a source of comfort and treasured memories.

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