Parental Grief Research Study

by Shirley Patterson
(Michigan)

My name is Shirley Patterson and I am a Master Degree student conducting a research study on PARENTAL GRIEF. There are many aspects to grief which touch each of us in many different ways. I am looking to explore PARENTAL GRIEF as it relates to a child's death and also PARENTAL GRIEF as it relates to having a child with disabilities.

I am in need of participants, mothers AND fathers,(So far the men are under represented) who have had a child die between the ages of birth and 21. Grief has no time frame, but for the purpose of this study, I need to set up parameters.

If you, or anyone you may know, would be interested in participating in this study, please send an email to:

griefresearch@thepattersoncenter.com

A consent form will be emailed upon request.

Years ago, before the internet and support groups, my mother experienced the loss of her son, and I the loss of my brother, to suicide. No one talked about it back then. We mourned in solitude. Please share your experiences so that others like you will know they are not alone.

Thank-you so much for your support!

Shirley Patterson
www.thepattersoncenter.com