I want to share some information that I had not completely pulled together in my mind until watching a recent seminar. The video included with this seminar is called “Her Last Project.”
After watching the...
A Grandson’s Concerns
It is not uncommon for people to share stories of grief and loss. To this day it never ceases to amaze me the number of children who live in fear after a death of a loved one. Fear due to...
“A Granddaughter’s Remembering”
I remember having a conversation with a child aged 5 after her grandma had died. This young child frequently expressed sadness and a few tears while sharing stories of times spent with grandma.
The sharing of stories continued for several years...
Suicide Concepts & Terminology
When suicide touches close to home or you are in a position to help someone who is contemplating suicide, understanding a few terms and concepts will benefit you.
Committed suicide:
- It is common to say “you commit a robbery” or “commit a...
Suicide Facts and Introduction
Suicide has been a part of life for many years. History books, newspapers, and now social media sites all talk about suicide. Suicide touches people in all areas of life. No social, economical, sexual, educational or age boundaries exist when...
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...
Helping You with Children, Funerals and Grief
Frequently I am asked if a child should go to the funeral home. I will never tell someone what to do but, below I will offer a few points for consideration.
- Future emotional development can be affected...
Relationship Choices and Change…I Did Not Want!
Stop and think about this for a moment; something drastic happens that causes a relationship to end and it was not your choice.
Initially grief symptoms can set in with all their vengeance, feeling as...
Ideas for Getting Through the HOLIDAYS
NOTE: I have focused on adults, but some of the suggestions and ideas can be taken into consideration when children and grief are a concern. Please remember, children grieve too and may not tell you they are upset,...
There Are No Words for My Loss
Here is some food for thought when helping others with their grief experiences or looking at your own.
In a society that uses words as describers there are situations where there are no words to describe a loss. Think about it...