Dr. Dale Ackley Understanding SIDS By definition, SIDS is “the sudden death of any infant that is unexpected by history and in which a thorough
Dr. Dale Ackley Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Incidences Deaths: 6,500-7,500 per year Highest incidences between 2 to 4 months of age during winter months Physical
Paula Pachon (Information Specialist; National SIDS Clearinghouse) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), the sudden and unexpected death of apparently healthy babies, is the major cause
Bruce Beckwith, MD What is the Cause of SIDS? It is common to read in newspapers that the cause for SIDS has been discovered. Some
Roger Daniel Thomas Edison said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Actually, opportunity may wear
During the disaster, you may have experienced personal losses or have family or friends that were severely impacted. Since then, you may have had to
Roger Daniel What is a Crisis? An emotionally significant event or radical change of status in a person’s life. Turning point in the course of
Robert A. Neimeyer & Angela M. Pfeiffer 1. Superficial reassurance. Example: “You are so young and have so much to live for, how can you
The social and theological issues associated with suicide add to the burden that survivors must carry and complicate the grieving process. In addition to the
Dr. Alan Wolfelt (Dr. Wolfelt is the Founder and Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is a
