Grief
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Supporting a Bereaved Person through Traumatic Loss
In the wake of a sudden, unexpected or otherwise traumatic loss, effectively supporting a bereaved person can seem difficult or even impossible. People who lose a loved one in such...
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Seasonal Depression: It’s More than the “Winter Blues”
Undiagnosed, untreated, unrecognized Seasonal Affective Disorder could be making the tough times tougher As if it weren’t sufficiently challenging to face the holiday season after the loss of a loved...
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Your Holiday Grief Toolkit: Piecing Together a Holiday without your Loved One
There is perhaps no milestone so daunting for the newly bereaved as the holiday season: a time typically spent celebrating family and enjoying the company of loved ones. Getting through...
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Talking to Children about Serious Illness
Five Myths, Debunked When there is a serious illness in the family, children need to trust the adults in their family more than ever. Changes can be confusing, from the...Helping Your Seriously Ill Loved One Through Difficult Emotions
As your loved one progresses through a serious illness, it’s only natural that he or she will face difficult emotions: fear, anger, sadness and much more. Yet not all people...
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Helping Your Child Cope with Losing a Pet
For many children and teens, the loss of a beloved pet is their first experience with grief. This can be a difficult time for all involved. Here are some tips...
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Three Creative Ways to Remember Loved Ones at the Holidays
Recent or not, the loss of a loved one may feel more pronounced during the holiday season. Many counseling clients and workshop participants find that creating tangible mementos of their loved...
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Practicing Mindfulness to Relieve Stress
Mindfulness is a special way of paying attention that can help you better cope with life’s stresses. Whether you’re dealing with the stress of caregiving or the stress of grief...
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Honoring a Loved One During the Holidays
The holiday season often brings painful reminders of loved ones we have lost. Recent or not, their absence may feel more significant when past traditions and memories seem to be...
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