Certified Grief Counselor Article on the Complexity of Grief

Grief while universal is definitely also unique and very complex.  The complexity of grief leads to a variety of reactions to loss due to multiple different origins. The article, “The Grief Experience: Survey Shows It’s Complicated” by Koenig takes a closer look at the complexity of grief.  She states, “Many of us have the misperception […]

Pastoral Thanatology Program Article on Grief and Diagnosis

One of the greatest burdens is to receive a bad medical diagnosis.  Some may be terrifying and involve a chance of death while other cases are terminal pronouncements.   These challenges involve first digesting the terrifying diagnosis.  This alone is a challenge and can cause time to adjust to the challenge ahead.  Whether its a long […]

Grief Christian Counseling Article on Good Friday’s Suffering of Jesus and Mary

The suffering and loss experienced by the Blessed Virgin on Good Friday is beyond the grief any mother should ever endure.   She suffered a spiritual martyrdom as her Son was crucified for the sins of the world. The grief of Mary and Jesus and Christ’s death are remembered during Good Friday and remind us the […]

Certified Grief Counselor Article on Helping the Grieving

Good article on how we can better help the grief stricken.  Certified Bereavement and Grief Counselors play a pivotal role in this.  Stemming from a variety of disciplines, from pastoral to funeral, or behavioral to nursing, those who help others through grief, play a pivotal role in helping millions adapt and overcome loss.   Certified Grief […]

Grief Counseling Program Article on the Grief Process

Like the seasons, grief has many faces.   Somedays, a person may feel good and warm inside, then on other days, a person may feel sad and cold.   Grief is not just a set series of step by step instructions but instead a complicated and ever-changing series of emotions correlated with adaptation to change.  Hence one […]

Grief Counseling Code of Ethics

THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, INC. The American Academy Of Grief Counseling “Dedicated to Continued Learning, Growth, and Achievement in Health Care Practice”   CODE OF ETHICS FOR CERTIFIED MEMBERS AND FELLOWS Members adhere to all applicable Codes of Ethical Standards as prescribed by their current professional status and/or affiliated associations, including state/government […]