Parental Reactions to the Birth of a Handicapped Child

1 August 1977

journal article
research article
Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Health & Social Work

Vol. 2 (3) , 51-66
https://doi.org/10.1093/hsw/2.3.51

Abstract

Study of the theories of crisis reaction and grief and mourning therapy provide an enlightened understanding of parental reactions to the birth of a handicapped child. This article explores ways in which the hospital social worker can assist parents in meeting this crisis and in dealing with the issues this reality presents.

Keywords

CHILD
BIRTH
SOCIAL WORKER
HANDICAPPED
HOSPITAL SOCIAL
CRISIS REACTION
EXPLORES WAYS
REALITY PRESENTS
ASSIST PARENTS
THERAPY PROVIDE

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