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Eternal Bonds
“Eternal Bonds”uses gentle metaphors and imaginative storytelling that can be therapeutically valuable for use with bereaved children and their families.
Summary:
A little girl discovers a fallen star, which has forgotten who it is due to the fall. The girl does everything she can to help the star remember its identity, creating a bond of love between them. Eventually, the star recalls its origin and must return to its home. The girl understands that this is part of the natural order and lets the star go. While their relationship has changed, it does not end; they find ways to remain connected through love, communicating across space and time.
Key takeways
The Metaphor of the Fallen Star and Initial Confusion
Establishing Continuing Bonds Through a New Language
Explaining Different Ways of “Shining” (Internal vs. External Presence)
Theoretical Framework
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Grief psycho education guides emphasize validating and normalizing feelings of grief and loss as a key component of support.
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Continuing Bonds theory emphasizes redefining, rather than severing, the relationship with the deceased, finding comfort and meaning in that enduring connection.
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Worden's Tasks of Mourning involve internal adjustments to one's identity and finding ways to maintain an enduring emotional connection while moving forward.
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