On Saturday, August 2 at 3:00 p.m. everyone is invited to join Dr. Sarah Vollmann in a discussion of her recent book “Born Into Loss: Shadows of a Deceased Sibling and Family Journeys of Grief,” at the library. The book explores the experiences of children who are born after the death of a sibling, and the many repercussions of loss upon a family.

Sarah Vollmann coauthored the book Born Into Loss: Shadows of a Deceased Sibling and Family Journeys of Grief, which explores the experiences of children who are born after the death of a sibling, and the many repercussions of loss upon a family system. She will speak about the book and her experiences, as well as answer questions. 

Dr. Sarah Vollmann, DSW, MPS, ATR-BC, LICSW is a researcher, a registered, board-certified art therapist, and a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with grief and loss. She is a faculty member of the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, and the Associate Director of the Young Widowhood Project. Sarah maintains a private practice specializing in grief and traumatic loss, and she is also the Lead Counselor at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School. She has published numerous articles and book chapters about grief, and presents nationally and internationally on art therapy, grief, and bereavement.

This program is free and co-sponsored by the library and Blue Hill Books. Blue Hill Books will be on site with copies of the book available for purchase. For more information, please call the library at 374-5515, or email Assistant Director Kayleigh Thomas at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net.