To Heal Your Child’s Broken Heart, Start with Hope
How can you help your child get through a deeply painful loss—the
breakup of a family, the death of a pet, or even the passing of a
loved one—especially when you might be dealing with your own
grief?
God sees your family’s pain and longs to walk through it with you.
It’s one of the reasons He sent His Son, Jesus—to heal our broken
hearts. Most important, God wants to give your child hope.
Dr. Amy Ford is a licensed professional counselor, professor, and
parent who specializes in complex psychological issues, including
trauma and grief. She offers spiritual encouragement from God’s
Word and expert advice to address your child’s specific needs. You
will gain the wisdom, skills, and practical ideas you need to help
your child during this difficult time.
Grieving can be a long and difficult process, especially for
children, but with God’s help and the loving support of friends and
family, grief can give way to new life. Your child will get
through this…and so will you.
“When Your Child Is Grieving provides a helpful
balance—recognizing the strength found in our faith while using
tools from the mental health community to address this difficult
subject. Amy Ford's encouragement, insights, and practical advice
give the tools you need to help a child cope with loss. I highly
recommend this much-needed resource.”
—Darlene Brock, author of Raising Great Girls and co-host
of This Grit and Grace Life Podcast
“As a pastor, mother of three, and professional counselor, I
found this book to be an oasis in a desert place. When Your
Child Is Grieving vividly illustrates the devastating darkness
of grief in a child’s life and shines the light of God’s remarkable
power to bring hope and healing. This book is a compassionate and
strategic guide for parents of grieving children.”
—Sandra Stubbs, licensed professional counselor and
senior pastor
“Dr. Amy Ford has written a book that is both a practical guide
to supporting children in grief and a source of inspiration and
hope for parents and caregivers. Her words drip with grace and
encouragement as she draws from her clinical knowledge and personal
experience. I highly recommend this guide for any educator who
daily works to support children experiencing grief and loss.”
—Heidi Brown, elementary school principal
“As a director of a nonprofit benefiting orphans, foster
children, and children impacted by family separation, I see
firsthand how the burden of grief can traumatize
children. When Your Child Is Grieving is a
relatable, heartfelt resource for caregivers of grieving children.
It introduces scientific child-development principles for
trauma-informed healing and provides practical guidance and
applications to empower those experiencing grief at a young age.
The helpful summaries of key points, specific parenting skills, and
activities for caregivers to practice with children will promote
conversation, growth, and hope. When Your Child Is
Grieving is an essential tool for caregivers of grieving
children and for young adults who experienced grief at a young
age.”
—Tammy Teske, director of programs, SPOON Foundation
“With compassion and kindness, Amy Ford provides the tools
parents need to minister effectively to their grieving,
brokenhearted children and to provide the comfort, security, and
healing those kids need. I was touched by the way Dr. Ford lays a
foundation of grace and spiritual guidance for parents who must
nurture their children through times of loss. She also provides a
clinically sound approach to applying the wisdom you need. You may
even discover some gaps in your own childhood development that have
followed you into adulthood. Finding hope for more healing in your
own life will greatly enhance your ability to help the child you
love so dearly.”
—Tim Ravan, president, Global Connectors
Dr. Amy Ford is a licensed professional counselor,
author, speaker, and a full-time university professor. Amy
specializes in difficult psychological issues, such as PTSD,
depression, anxiety, and grief. Amy uses her expertise to help
military veterans and their families and has traveled extensively
to assist in mental health disaster recovery, teach professional
counseling, and support Christian ministry. She and her husband
live in Central Oregon and have parented six children
together.