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YES, you can support others through their grief

Posted by wpadmin on August 5, 2019 in Helping Ideas

Hello and how are you doing? If you are grieving this may be a loaded question. If you are wanting to support a grieving individual there are some things you need to know. Even for those who are grieving, until it is seen in print or mentioned, they may not realize they are experiencing or displaying […]

Measuring success in saying good bye to grief

Posted by wpadmin on July 17, 2019 in Helping Ideas

What does saying good bye to grief look like to YOU? Can you imagine the grief you would want or need to say good bye to or would some component of grief always be with you? Everyone is unique in how they handle or do not handle grief. Everyone has a story that is somewhat […]

Grief Support Groups Are Not All The Same

Posted by wpadmin on January 5, 2019 in Helping Ideas

Grief support groups are not all created equal. Grief is unique to the individual and having a variety of groups to choose from may be beneficial. Be informed and know what you need. Know if you are appropriate for group sessions or if group work is appropriate for you. Grief support groups can be opened […]

Grief Support Idea # 3

Posted by wpadmin on February 1, 2015 in Helping Ideas

“A Special Heart” For some individuals, a heart has special meaning on different levels and therefore is a great way of remembering a loved one. When doing counselling sessions I ask individuals to choose a ceramic heart to hold onto. This heart can be a reminder of a special loved one and provides a […]

Grief Support Idea #2. Making something from the clothing of a loved one

Posted by wpadmin on January 2, 2015 in Helping Ideas

“Sometimes we need something to hold onto.” It is not uncommon for some individuals to keep specific items of clothing of someone they love after the loved one has died. This idea of making something from the clothing of a loved one uses items and remakes them into something different. The picture displays […]

Ideas for Getting Through the Holiday Season

Posted by wpadmin on November 13, 2014 in Helping Ideas

In deciding what to share with you I thought of two avenues. One, “Practical Ideas to Help You” get through the season and two, “It Is About You Too”. NOTE: I have focused on adults, but some of the suggestions and ideas can be taken into consideration when children and grief are a […]

Grief Support Idea #1

Posted by wpadmin on November 6, 2014 in Helping Ideas

“Sometimes we need something to hold onto.” After a loss, when there is something quick needed to help someone and you are not certain what might work; try folding a loved one’s t-shirt into the shape of a small pillow. This can easily be whipped stitched (stitched loosely) closed and held onto when needed. A […]