Wanting to help someone else with their loss and grief is common. Seeing or knowing someone you care about in emotional pain is difficult. Watching the prolonged effects of grief on an individual may magnify the wanting to help. What...
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Triggers with Loss & More
Continuing from the prior blog post this month about “Families & Veterans: How Grief and Loss Continue after War” I have provided information about triggers associated with Veterans which share components with grief and loss in general.
The term “Trigger” is...
Families & Veterans: How Grief and Loss Continue After War
Recently I spoke with a family member who is affected by the traumatic experiences of an individual/veteran who was in the army and active in war. She shared numerous examples of how life is a series of losses for the...
Children dying; what do you say or do?
I am opening the door for discussion and thoughts on children dying from an illness or whatever reason.
Young children unable to talk can sense how others are reacting. Emotions carrying a heaviness of fear, anxiety and sadness are difficult for...
The Elephant in the Room
I have noticed the “ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM” on many occasions and to be honest, sometimes I have been afraid of that elephant. You might wonder what she is talking about. You know, that thought in your mind...
Do you AVOID someone who is dying?
“Oh, no” may be first thought that comes to mind when you realize someone is dying. The accompanying feeling of hollowness in the pit of your stomach may set the stage for subsequent decisions and choices made when asking the...
FRIENDSHIPS or ACQUAINTANCES
When I say “FRIENDSHIPS” what comes to mind? Do you have a close friend or two? Are some of your friends more acquaintances than true friends? When times get tough what friends are there for you? Now, add grief and...
Teenagers and Loss
The teenage years can be a time of struggling with everything and everyone from parents, friends, school and authority. The difficulty of teenagers separating from parents/family, becoming their own person and creating the independence necessary for their future...
Grade School Aged Children with Grief and Loss
Today I am going to focus on children aged 7 to 11; keep in mind the age grouping is approximate due to children developing and maturing at different rates.
Some of the information being pointed out about...
Younger Children and Loss
I won’t delve into the reality of many adults having their own anxieties about death which can hinder their ability to help children deal with death and loss. Cartoons tell it all, don’t they?
I am going...