Offering Support
Feeling Stuck
~~Have you ever felt in a funk and did not know how to get out of it? As I am writing this question, this is exactly how I am feeling now and I am not sure how to get out of it. Something is missin...
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
The Power of Forgiveness
~~I have been conducting Bereavement Support Groups for a few years now. What I have come to understand is that some relationships with loved ones have not been easy and may have involved muc...
Thursday, July 12, 2018
The Pile Plan
~~The Pile Plan
Now that Spring is finally here or at least trying to show “its face”, thoughts turn to Spring cleaning. That is why I thought this topic might be of interest to you.
One of the m...
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Why Does Grief Hurt So Much?
~~Why Does Grief Hurt So Much?
The pain of losing a loved one can be overwhelming at times. It hurts so much that you don’t
know if you will ever get over the pain. When you lose someone you love s...
Monday, April 9, 2018
Helping a Friend through Grief
~~Helping a Friend through Grief
Have you ever felt at a loss for words when trying to help a friend who has suffered a loss? Words seem so inadequate. Please know that a friend is so valuabl...
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
How Would You Respond?
~~How Would You Respond?
There have been so many natural disasters and tragedies faced by people all around the world, and, recently, in our own United States. Turn on the TV. People have lost so m...
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Help Children Deal with Loss
~~Help Children Deal with Loss
As parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, what do you see as your most important role in regard to children? To protect your children from anything that will harm t...
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Previous Posts
Children and Grief (Part Two
Children and Grief (Part Two)
Grief is a journey for children as well as adults. They can not go around it. They need to go through if and experience it. Here are more suggestions for helping chil...
Children and Grief (Part One)
I read this article about children and grief and wanted to share it with you. I feel it will provide some valuable insights into how to help children cope with their grief. Since there is so much i...
Valentine's Day, The Holiday of Love
Valentine’s Day, The Holiday of Love
Would you find it easier just to ignore this holiday?
For those of us who have lost loved ones, the answer is probably a resounding “yes.” Yet, if you...
Joy is a Choice
I was reading an article by Deepak Chopra, an Indian-born doctor and author. He suggested that we
can create a “pandemic of joy”. This idea aroused my curiosity so I had to read on. He went on to ...
Holiday Treasures
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
The holidays are difficult for those who have lost a loved one. When everyone else is enjoying themselves, the bereaved can f...
Celebrate Dad
How will you remember your dad this Father’s Day?
For some, Dad may definitely be a Super Hero. For others, Dad may be a quiet Hero. For those of you whose Dad was not there for you, there may be ...
Remembering Mom
With all the reminders that Mother’s Day is approaching, there are many emotions that come to the surface for those of us who no longer have our moms with us. You are constantly reminded to pick ou...