Tag Archive: death
How to Talk to Children about Pet Loss
By Tracy Hart, LCMHC For many children, their first experience with mortality is the death of a pet. Families are... Read More
A Day in the Life of Amy Johnson, Hospice Nurse
Amy Johnson, a nurse with Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro (HPCG), arrives at Whitestone Retirement community at 11 a.m.,... Read More
How to Communicate with your Grieving Teen
Adolescence can be an exciting time of self-discovery and identity development. However, as adolescents seek more independence, families may... Read More
What’s going to happen next? Grappling With the Unknowns of Illness, Death and Dying
Some things that are comforting: control, knowledge, predictability and routine. Some things that are uncomfortable: lack of control, the unknown,... Read More
Coping with a Terminal Diagnosis
“The opposite of hope is despair, and when we despair, it is because we feel there are no choices.” –Warren... Read More
Should My Child Attend the Funeral?
Kids Path counselors are often asked, “Is it a good idea for my child to attend our loved one’s funeral... Read More
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... Read More
Finding Your “New Normal” After a Loss
When will life go back to normal? When will I stop randomly crying? When will I have my energy back?... Read More
Grief: What to Expect and What Can Help
In the early days after the loss of a loved one, life can feel overwhelming and disorienting. This hour-long program... Read More