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December 20, 2012

How To Support a Family Grieving the Loss of a Child

Kids Path Bereavement Counselor   Don’t assume what the family needs, always ask. It’s important to remember that the family’s... Read More

December 14, 2012

Talking with Children about Tragic Death

Sudden, tragic loss such as death due to homicide, suicide, or accident presents a difficult situation for caregivers. Adults are... Read More

December 12, 2012

What Is Grief?

Marcia Vanard, LCSW Director of Counseling and Education Center Grief is the natural response to loss and change. It is... Read More

October 18, 2012

Do Women Grieve Differently Than Men?

HPCG Bereavement Counselor The differences that exist between women and men may surprise you. While women tend to be relational,... Read More

October 12, 2012

Dealing with Distressing Feelings

Marina Mails, NCC, LPC Bereavement Counselor II Grief can bring a flood of painful feelings that often feel scary and... Read More

October 5, 2012

Denial, Numbness and Disbelief Are Often Ways to Cope with Grief

Marina Mails, NCC, LPC HPCG Bereavement Counselor II Many people find themselves numb or “in shock” during the early weeks... Read More

September 26, 2012

Despair or Hope: How Does Grief Define Us?

Marina Mails, NCC, LPC Bereavement Counselor II Grief, a simple, one-syllable word means so much more than its common definition. ... Read More

September 19, 2012

How Can a Support Group Help Me Deal with Grief?

Marina Mails, NCC, LPC Bereavement Counselor II A grief support group is a special place. Strangers come together from different... Read More

September 12, 2012

Self-Forgiveness: How Do We Learn to Forgive Ourselves After the Death of Loved One?

Marina Mails, NCC, LPC HPCG Bereavement Counselor Many grieving people carry guilt long after they lose their loved one. It... Read More