Claire Aagaard is a certified grief counselor and critical incident responder who worked as a grief counselor and educator, primarily in the hospice field, for over 20 years. She served as the Director of the Center for Loss, Education and Healing in San Luis Obispo, California
""This book is a lovely blend of the author's personal journey with the death of her son and supportive information that can help parents see light amidst the dark."" - Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., CT, author, educator, and grief counselor ""When a Child Dies begins with certified grief counselor Claire Aagaard's personal story of losing her son to a tragic accident. The author skillfully explores the various ways a child's death impacts all aspects of one's life including relationships, anger at God, and how friends and family can help. Claire's words are inspiring and hopeful, offering compassionate advice to grieving parents."" - Pamela D. Blair, Ph.D., psychotherapist and co-author of I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye