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Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur Focuses On Life And Death— Difficult Hours for Those Grieving a Recent Death
The holiday, Yom Kippur, which occurs in a few days, is considered one of the High Holy Days in the Jewish calendar. The High Holidays – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – are also .... read more.
Amidst the Grief, Enjoy Some Apples and Honey for A Sweet New Year
All over the world, Jewish people will soon be celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the start of a new year on the Jewish Calendar, with wishes all around for a … Read More.
Twin Grief: The Loss of “My Other Half”
Nobody can fully understand what a twin goes through upon the death of their sibling unless they themselves are a twin. And even then, as we know, no two people grieve alike, as no two relationships are the same.
Take A Break From the Labor of Grief this Labor Day
Labor means work. In fact, it usually means “hard work.” Grief work is hard labor too. Don’t underestimate the kind of work that a grieving person does every day, though it may often be done silently, discreetly, and is often invisible to others.
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day
National Grief Awareness Day is Angie Cartwright’s attempt to properly address grief and how we deal with it to end the stigma. It has become a movement of people dedicated to showing compassion for others and striving to educate those who hold a negative attitude towards grief.
It’s Sunny, Fun Summertime…Unless You’re Grieving a Loved One
Here we are in the midst of summertime. The days are long and from sunrise to sunset, there is an emphasis on enjoying summer fun, with a cheerful smile on your face.
But what if you were just hit with the most awful experience of a lifetime?
All Grief Matters. Your Relationship to the Deceased Should Not be Judged. Your Grief is Not Forbidden.
Two people may experience the same loss, but one may find that some loss is socially sanctioned or publicly mourned, whereas in another person’s is not. … read more.
July 4 Is Independence Day. Let’s Talk About The Independence of Grief.
Read my favorite article about Independence from grief from Hospice Foundation of America. It’s time to find independence from your grief. Read more to find out how.
Grief Quotes to Help Grievers Understand and Heal Grief
Quotes are important and potentially powerful in helping comfort, inspire, understand, and normalize the feelings and belief of the readers of quotes. This couldn’t be more true for those who are grieving… read more.
The Challenge of Father’s Day for Grievers
I know it’s a tough one. Every third Sunday in June, without fail, Father’s Day comes around. Every year, my grieving clients ask me what to do, how to handle it, and tell me just hard the holiday can be for them. Here is my advice…
Memorial Day: Like Grief, It’s All About Remembrance
When dealing with grief, remembrance is an established principle that helps heal, so we can go on living our lives in meaningful ways. Memorials are an important part of every culture. To find out how grievers are impacted by memorial day read more!
Can Grievers Take a “Grief-cation”?
Vacations are for everyone! Grievers, included.
In my grief counseling practice, my clients often express the concern that if they go on vacation after a loved one dies, people might think that they are not grieving their loved one since they’re choosing to escape to somewhere enjoyable.
Mother’s Day Grief: Missing Your Mom, or Missing “Mothering”
How to cope with Mother’s Day while you are seeing signs and reminded of the loss of your mother. 12 Tips to help cope with this holiday…Read More
Grief Comes in Waves — Like an Ocean of Emotion
In my grief counseling practice, I often talk to my clients about how GRIEF COMES IN WAVES. And it’s not just a line I throw around; it’s a fact.
Anxiety Can be One of the Stages of Grief. Some Face it Every Day.
For some people, after experiencing the death of a loved one, anxiety is a full-time experience, with little relief in sight… it is even suggested that it could be considered an additional stage of grief.
When You Want to See a Sign From Your Deceased Loved One
After-death communication (ADC) experiences are certainly not a new trend. They have been around for a long time and in other parts of the world, they are even discussed openly with relatives and friends, without fear of being considered “crazy” or having a wild imagination.
March Comes in Like a Lion and Goes Out Like a Lamb
There is an old proverb that says that the month of March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, with regard to the weather. Can this be true of grief too? Yes, it can. Here’s how.
Valentine’s Day After The Death of a Loved One
Here we are, coming up on another Valentine’s Day. Another Febuary 14 appearing on our calendars and at a Hallmark store near us. And there are just way too many little sugar candy hearts with imprinted sayings dominating the grocery store aisles.
My Grief is Making Me Sick: The Connection between Grief and Physical Illness
Grief can create physical illness. And it’s real. You’re not just imagining things if you don’t feel well. Do you have these symptoms…Read More…
Coping With Grief in the Wintertime: Some Ways Harder, Some Ways Easier
Whichever way you look at it, grief is hard in ALL FOUR SEASONS. But, for sure, grief in the wintertime is challenging.