Results from a 7-year follow-up study showed that parentally bereaved offspring had an increased incidence of depression and PTSD, mainly in the first 2 years after parental death and if they were aged 12 years or younger when their parent died.“The loss of a parent is one of the most stressful events that a child can experience. There is less clarity about the short- and longer-term
Source: Parental death increases depression, PTSD risk in offspring
About Sue Diane Rosenbloom, CT, MA
Thanatologist: Loss, Trauma, Crisis, Death, and Grief Educator -
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Bachelor of Arts in Human Studies - Marylhurst University (2007)
Certificate in Thanatology - Hood College (2008)
Master of Arts in Thanatology - Hood College (2009)
Certificate in Thanatology - The Association for Death Education and Counseling (the highest level of loss and grief education).
* Hospice, Alzheimer's, and Senior's Advocate
* Former first responder for Trauma Intervention Program, Inc. (TIP)
* Former Hospice and Bereavement Volunteer for Providence Hospice Bereavement Program
* Association for Death Education and Counseling Member
* National Alliance for Bereavement of Children
* Hood College Thanatology Association
* American Group Psychotherapy Association
* Hospice, Loss, Grief and Bereavement Researcher
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