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Different Shapes and Forms of Help with Grief and Loss

July 1, 2023November 11, 2022 by wpadmin

Take a moment to set aside the confusion, fear, and whatever else may be blocking your path to healing from a grief and loss experience. Consider exploring other options. The paths to healing are numerous. I have always said, “Different strokes...

Spousal or Partner Loss “YOU CAN DO IT”

May 15, 2023November 11, 2022 by wpadmin

The steps to move forward with grief and loss are different for everyone. The important fact is to move forward after a loss and realize there may be 5 steps forward and 3 steps backwards. Progress is not always in...

What is Different About Holidays?

December 3, 2022November 7, 2022 by wpadmin

What makes this holiday season different than last year? For some people it is the first time not having someone special around and for others it is the second year. There are those who have been living and missing someone...

HOW DO YOU REALLY MOVE FORWARD?

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 by wpadmin

I remember when I was first alone after a 29-year relationship ended. I asked myself, “How is this different than before?” Included with this question was am I okay now and will I be okay in the future? THE FUTURE, WOW,...

Pre-planning your funeral from a grief perspective

September 14, 2021August 3, 2021 by wpadmin

Consider pre-planning your funeral or final arrangements as a gift you leave to the people who are grieving your death and at the same time having to make preparations with the funeral home or other service providers.

Purchasing a Headstone, Grave Marker or Monument

August 4, 2021August 3, 2021 by wpadmin

During my years of researching topics that deal with death and loss I interviewed many people who had involvement with purchasing a headstone or grave marker. I asked for their thoughts on this experience. The people I spoke with had...

Organ Donations Begin with You

September 30, 2019 by wpadmin

Organ donation begins with you making a decision whether to donate your organs after death or not. Having the conversation about your decision needs to be done with family, friends, doctor and whoever else you think should be aware of your...

What others might not know about SUICIDE LOSS (part one of three)

August 31, 2019September 10, 2019 by wpadmin

Below is some of what others might not know about SUICIDE LOSS and the experiences that someone has when a suicide death happens to a person they care about. Not only care about, but perhaps they have found the deceased...

Grief Support Idea # 3

February 1, 2015 by wpadmin

“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...

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

January 2, 2015 by wpadmin

“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...

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Different Shapes and Forms of Help with Grief and Loss

Spousal or Partner Loss “YOU CAN DO IT”

What is Different About Holidays?

HOW DO YOU REALLY MOVE FORWARD?

Pre-planning your funeral from a grief perspective

Purchasing a Headstone, Grave Marker or Monument

Organ Donations Begin with You

What others might not know about SUICIDE LOSS (part one of three)

Grief Support Idea # 3

“A Special Heart”

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

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