Good article on the tragedy of losing a child and the impacts it can have on a marriage after the loss The article, Tragically, I know the impact losing a child has on your marriage all too well, by Ben Pullen states “Shortly after my eleven year old son, Silas, died from a terminal brain tumour, I […]
Respecting grief in the workplace can be a challenging thing for the employer as well as among fellow employees. This article looks at some of these issues The article, How To Respect The Grieving Process In A Diverse Workplace, by Gloria Horsley states “When we say that everyone grieves their own way, our cultural background is part […]
Eating and regular functioning is difficult to maintain when grieving. If we can eat, what is best to for us to consume and digest during bereavement? The article, “What To Eat When Grief Is Eating You” by Kristi Hugstad states “When you’re grieving – particularly after the death of a loved one – you might […]
Grief rarely takes a day off, and the holidays are no exception. Grief can overtake a holiday and make it a very sad day The article, “When grief takes a holiday” by Susan Shelly states “It’s the most wonderful time of the year, except when it’s not. The pervasive message during the holiday season is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Instagram, Twitter and Facebook are flooded with tributes, messages of condolences and solidarity for victims and for France, with #PrayforParis and #PrayersforParis top trending hashtags Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.voanews.com The grief for a nation can be a strong social grief. Social grief can affect individuals as people try to understand unneeded hate and destruction. […]
What are the benefits and disadvantages of a grief support group? Please review our grief counseling training The suggestion to “check out a grief support group” seems to be indiscriminately offered to people after the death of a loved one. People generally consider support groups to be a reliable and valid recommendation and many would claim they’ve been helpful […]
Today I want to have a no-frills, straightforward discussion about grief and negative coping. People commonly engage in negative coping (c’mon, you know you do), especially people who have experienced the death of a loved one. Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.whatsyourgrief.com Great article about coping. We talk alot about bad religious coping, but there are also […]