Children bereaved by the death of one parent at the hands of the other, almost always the father, in effect lose both parents. The children are then uprooted, losing their home and, quite often, their familiar routine and essential relationships. The combined effects of trauma, dislocation and loss are dramatic, but little has been written so far about such tragedies and the implications for everyone concerned in the future of affected children. The authors of When Father Kills Mother all have special experience of treating such children. They discuss the importance of debriefing children...
Children bereaved by the death of one parent at the hands of the other, almost always the father, in effect lose both parents. The children are then u...