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Grieving During “Happy New Year” Days
Time can stand still when you’re grieving. Days turn into nights and weeks, and you find you’re still grieving…Then, here comes the BIG NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY… Read More.
December Holiday Grief: Remember to Support Grieving Children
When it comes to bereavement, a lot of attention is directed towards adults. Remember one thing, though… CHILDREN ARE THE FORGOTTEN GRIEVERS.
Oh No! It’s December — Advice on Coping with this Holiday Month
Are you having a hard time coping during the holidays? Even in the midst of what is considered the most festive time of year, many out there in the real world are NOT celebrating and are NOT joy-filled. In fact, many are really sad during this season.
Young and Widowed. A Challenging Combination.
If you are a younger person who has lost a spouse or partner, the words “unfair” and “unexpected” are generally at the forefront of your mind when it comes to your grief.
Both are true; younger widows and widowers certainly face unique challenges….Read more.
Grief, Gratefulness, Gatherings – The Many Challenges of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is this month’s major event, or at least for the majority Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And for those grieving, it can be a challenging time. No matter what your situation is this year…Read More…
The Stigma of Suicide: Why It’s One of The Hardest Deaths to Grieve
Suicide is a death like none other. Survivors of suicide can often experience different emotions that are unique to this kind of loss. It brings about so many unbearable feelings and emotions in people.
Grief Triggers and a Haunted Halloween
For those grieving a loved one, any holiday can be difficult, even Halloween.
Planning to connect with Halloween celebrations this year? You may feel more like the holiday is a “trick” than a “treat.”
Read more…
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