Synopsis:“It will never happen to us”

But it did. Your child is experiencing what one in every five children in the U.S. experience before the age of 18–death of a loved one or an equally painful loss.

How do you help your child get through this, especially when you might be dealing with your own grief? God sees your family’s pain and longs to ease it.

Dr. Amy E. Ford is a licensed professional counselor, professor, and parent who specializes in complex psychological issues, such as trauma and grief. She wants to share the latest research and her expertise with you, to not only help you and your child get through this difficult time, but to fully heal from it.

Amy will walk alongside you through the healing process with spiritual encouragement and practical advice that addresses your child’s specific needs. You will gain the wisdom, skills, and follow-through you need to mend your child’s broken heart.

Grief is a scary emotion, especially for a child, but if dealt with proactively, it can be successfully overcome. Your child will get through this…and so will you.

About the Author: Dr. Amy E. Ford is a licensed professional counselor, author, speaker, and university professor. Amy specializes in difficult psychological issues, such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and grief. Amy uses her expertise to help military veterans and their families and has traveled extensively to assist in mental health disaster recovery, teach professional counseling, and support Christian ministry. She and her husband live in Central Oregon and have parented six children together.

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