Bereavement Counsellors' Experiences Supporting the Families of Deceased Children Within a German Bereavement Network– A Qualitative Interview Study.
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| Title: | Bereavement Counsellors' Experiences Supporting the Families of Deceased Children Within a German Bereavement Network– A Qualitative Interview Study. |
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| Authors: | Betke, Merle1 (AUTHOR) Merle.Betke@stud.mh-hannover.de, Stiel, Stephanie1 (AUTHOR), Schwabe, Sven1 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Omega: Journal of Death & Dying. May2026, Vol. 93 Issue 1, p98-123. 26p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Counselors, *Health services accessibility, *Qualitative research, *Content analysis, *Psychological adaptation, *Parent attitudes, *Research methodology, *Social networks, *Family support, *Grief, *Experiential learning, *Educational attainment, Families & psychology, Work, Health self-care, Death, Mental health, Occupational achievement, Statistical sampling, Interviewing, Bereavement, Sound recordings, Grief therapy, Business networks, Individualized medicine, Psychosocial factors |
| Geographic Terms: | Germany |
| Abstract: | Background: The "Bereavement Network Lower Saxony" (BNLS) provides professional bereavement support to families grieving for a child. The present study aimed at exploring the experiences of BNLS bereavement counsellors in providing bereavement support to affected families. Methods: 12 semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with bereavement counsellors of the BNLS between June and August 2022. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using qualitative content analysis, according to Mayring (2010). Results: Bereavement counsellors perceived that grief could be experienced very differently, and thus bereavement support must always be based on the individual needs and resources of bereaved family members. Bereavement counsellors appreciated exchange within the network and supervision to cope with emotional load that arises from compassion for those affected. Conclusions: Bereavement support within a network structure may improve the accessibility of individual support and enable exchange between counsellors, thus ensuring better bereavement support. Public outreach and strategic partnerships with clinics may amplify the positive impact of this support service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Background: The "Bereavement Network Lower Saxony" (BNLS) provides professional bereavement support to families grieving for a child. The present study aimed at exploring the experiences of BNLS bereavement counsellors in providing bereavement support to affected families. Methods: 12 semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with bereavement counsellors of the BNLS between June and August 2022. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using qualitative content analysis, according to Mayring (2010). Results: Bereavement counsellors perceived that grief could be experienced very differently, and thus bereavement support must always be based on the individual needs and resources of bereaved family members. Bereavement counsellors appreciated exchange within the network and supervision to cope with emotional load that arises from compassion for those affected. Conclusions: Bereavement support within a network structure may improve the accessibility of individual support and enable exchange between counsellors, thus ensuring better bereavement support. Public outreach and strategic partnerships with clinics may amplify the positive impact of this support service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00302228 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/00302228241233329 |
