A Lifeline for Widowed Fathers

When it comes to fathers widowed by cancer, Dr. Donald Lee Rosenstein and Dr. Justin Michael Yopp say, “There is a pressing need to understand the experiences of these widowed fathers and to develop supportive interventions for them and their children." Dr. Rosenstein and Dr. Yopp formed a support group through the University of North Carolina

When it comes to fathers widowed by cancer, Dr. Donald Lee Rosenstein and Dr. Justin Michael Yopp say, “There is a pressing need to understand the experiences of these widowed fathers and to develop supportive interventions for them and their children." Dr. Rosenstein and Dr. Yopp formed a support group through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for fathers widowed by cancer who had children at home. The results were phenomenal, with all the members of the group benefiting from the guidance, support, and friendships they forged.

The New York Times, 4/23/2013

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