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After the death of a child, you may expect to feel sadness and longing—but you may not expect the anxiety, fear, or sense that the world is no longer safe.
This resource from Red Bird Ministries helps bereaved parents understand why anxiety can become part of grief and how a profound loss can affect the mind and body. You’ll learn about common grief-related anxiety and trauma responses, why certain places, dates, memories, or experiences may suddenly trigger fear, and simple ways to help your body reconnect with safety in the present moment.
Rooted in trauma-informed care and the Catholic understanding of the human person, this resource also offers gentle guidance for bringing fear and grief into your relationship with Christ, understanding your continuing bond of love with your child through the Communion of Saints, and recognizing when additional professional support may be helpful.
Your grief is not a failure of faith, and needing support does not mean you are grieving incorrectly. This resource is here to help you better understand what you may be experiencing and remind you that you do not have to carry it alone.
Licensed Use & Copyright: This resource is copyright protected and licensed for use by the individual purchaser or household. You are welcome to return to and use it as often as needed throughout your grief journey. It may be printed for personal use, but may not be copied, shared, reproduced, distributed, uploaded, or used by a parish, ministry, support group, or organization without written permission or an appropriate license from Red Bird Ministries.
© 2026 Red Bird Ministries, Inc. All rights reserved.
After the death of a child, you may expect to feel sadness and longing—but you may not expect the anxiety, fear, or sense that the world is no longer safe.
This resource from Red Bird Ministries helps bereaved parents understand why anxiety can become part of grief and how a profound loss can affect the mind and body. You’ll learn about common grief-related anxiety and trauma responses, why certain places, dates, memories, or experiences may suddenly trigger fear, and simple ways to help your body reconnect with safety in the present moment.
Rooted in trauma-informed care and the Catholic understanding of the human person, this resource also offers gentle guidance for bringing fear and grief into your relationship with Christ, understanding your continuing bond of love with your child through the Communion of Saints, and recognizing when additional professional support may be helpful.
Your grief is not a failure of faith, and needing support does not mean you are grieving incorrectly. This resource is here to help you better understand what you may be experiencing and remind you that you do not have to carry it alone.
Licensed Use & Copyright: This resource is copyright protected and licensed for use by the individual purchaser or household. You are welcome to return to and use it as often as needed throughout your grief journey. It may be printed for personal use, but may not be copied, shared, reproduced, distributed, uploaded, or used by a parish, ministry, support group, or organization without written permission or an appropriate license from Red Bird Ministries.
© 2026 Red Bird Ministries, Inc. All rights reserved.
