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Grief Counseling Program Article on Losing a Child

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

After losing a child, the continuous grief can be something becomes a daily reality.  Although eventually adaptation to the pain emerges, one still experiences the pain.  It does not go away

The article, Grief at losing a child is ‘a continuous, daily thing’, Source; Derry Journal states

“A bereaved mother is encouraging Derry parents who have lost a child to come along to a support group meeting in the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny this Thursday. Anam Cara, is hosting the meeting from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. One member said the grief from losing a child is “a continuous, daily thing” but meeting up and talking about it if you want to, can help.”

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Grief Counseling Certification Program Article on Loss and Christmas

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Losing a family member to cancer can be horrible.  The loss itself can be taking place during Christmas and the Holidays.  During this time, the anticipation of loss and the fear of losing a loved one can mix with the emotion of Christmas time and family

The article, “Losing a Loved One to Cancer: How to Cope with Grief During the Holidays” by Jennifer Castoro states

“The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, certainly. But for anyone who’s lost a loved one — whether within the year that past or many years ago — it can also bring a unique sadness.”

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Grief Counseling Certification Article About Santa and Dying Boy

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Sad Christmas article from TIME magazine.

In the meantime, remember many people feel great sadness during this time of year and not everyone experiences a merry Christmas.

The article, “Santa Claus Who Says Boy Died in His Arms Stands by Story Amid Doubts” by Melissa Chan states

“I tried to do a good deed. Now I am being made out to be a liar”

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Bereavement Counseling Training Program Article on Grief and Introverts

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Great article on grief and introverts.  In helping people deal with grief it is helpful to know what type of person they are.  This will tell us a great deal about who they are and how they may react to grief.  Introverts have special needs.  Certified grief counselors need to know how to help them.

The article, “Introverts And Grief” by Mark Liebenow states,

“I am really screwed now. My wife Evelyn has just died, and she was the one person I would trust to help me with grief. I’m not likely to share my emotions with anyone else, yet I know that if I don’t, I am going to be in big trouble.”

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Grief Counseling Program Article about Words to the Bereaved

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Sometimes the best words can hurt deeply when trying to help others.  This is why certified Grief Counselors need to know what to say to the bereaved.

Please also read the article, “3 Common Grief Sayings That Can Bring More Pain Than Comfort” by Rhone O’Neill states,

“If you have lost someone you love, you know that there are no guidelines or instructions on how to get through your grief.  You also know that people who try to support you will offer well known platitudes in an attempt to comfort you, but many of these comments do nothing more than confuse and hurt you.”

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Bereavement Counseling Training Article about Doctors and Bereavement

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

It is an added bonus these days when a doctor not only looks out for your physical well being but also your mental and emotional.  Understanding loss and grief is key for doctors in overall treatment of their patients. The article below covers some of these ideas.

The article, “Grief guidance: 6 ways pediatricians can support children, families after loss” by, David J. Schonfeld, M.D., FAAP states,

“The vast majority of children experience the death of a close family member or friend during childhood, and approximately one in 20 experiences the death of a parent.”

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Bereavement Counseling Training Program Article on Grieving Words

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

It is sometimes hard to know what to say to the grieving and what they need to hear.  This article is about understanding their needs and helping them through this difficult time with the right words.

The article, 4 Things People Who Are Grieving Want You To Know The process is not one size fits all. by Carla Herreria states

“Whether it’s triggered by a tragic event or the loss of a loved one, grief is a part of the human experience that we will all have to endure.But however universal that haunting sadness is, grieving is an isolating, complicated process that can be very difficult to understand. That’s why it can be helpful to be armed with as much information as possible to help you or someone you love carry on through trying times.”

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Bereavement Counseling Program Article on Big Grief

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

A good article that looks at some of the bigger losses in life that we may face and how one will cope when they strike.

The article, “You Can Survive The Torture Of Big Grief”, by Adele Ryan McDowell states

“We are hard-wired for connection and when a meaningful connection is severed — be it someone who has held a special place in our personal firmament of love and affection or someone who has betrayed and abandoned us — we feel devastating loss.”

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What is Normal in Grief? – What’s Your Grief

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Here’s a test question for you: Which of the following grief related behaviors is abnormal? A.  A father who visits his son’s grave every morning B. A widower who continues to wear his wedding ring 5 years after his wife’s death C. A woman who refuses to part with her deceased mother’s belongings D.

Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.whatsyourgrief.com

Good article.  Loss is a unique thing.  While there are some signs of complicated grief, usually due to circumstances and prolonged and consistent intensity, we can pretty much say this article is right on about the fact that grief affects us all different and to jump the conclusion something is not normal is not a good thing to do.  Only 10 percent of grieving experience abnormal grief.

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