Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition

Bereavement following the death of a child remains largely hidden. Using Collaborative Filmmaking, five families from across Pennsylvania created their own videos to share their unique bereavement experiences. Their films visualize loss and show the complexities and depth of their grief journeys.

This project, funded by the McElhattan Foundation, is a partnership between the Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition and the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health. We aim to develop a deeper understanding of families’ experiences as they navigate end-of-life and the death of their child with a life-limiting illness. We hope the films will inform future programs and policies to better support families navigating the grief process after the loss of a child.

Each film is completely unique, and yet when woven together, the films foster understanding, deepen awareness and visualize loss. Join us for the premiere of the Visualizing Loss film, followed by a panel discussion with the parents and members of the project team.

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