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1. Negotiation of Dialectical Contradictions by Parents who have Experienced the Death of a Child.

Author

Toller, Paige W.

Subjects
*DIALECTIC, *RELATIONAL dialectics theory, *BEREAVEMENT, *PARENTS, *LOSS (Psychology), *COMMUNICATIONS research
Abstract

This study examines how bereaved parents experience communicating with individuals in their social network. The bereaved parents in this study experienced two dialectical contradictions: (a) between the physical absence of their child and the continuing presence and emotional bond with their deceased child; and (b) between being open or closed when deciding whether to talk about the deceased child to others. Results describe how parents communicatively negotiated these contradictions. The article concludes by discussing practical applications for bereaved parents, bereavement support groups, helping professionals, and individuals within the bereaved parents' social network. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2005
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2. Using Communication to Cope with Loss.

Author

Toller, Paige W.

Subjects
GRIEF, CHILD death, LOSS (Psychology), INDIVIDUAL differences, LISTENING, INTERPERSONAL communication, NONVERBAL communication
Abstract

The article offers information on five communication practices that can help parents accept their individual grieving styles and still share the loss of a child as a couple. It suggests that couples should learn how to accept differences and compromise. It also mentions that they should rely on nonverbal communication and find supportive family and friends.

Published
2009

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