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- How To Manage Grief From The Loss Of A Loved One - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2024 from Sarah AndersonWhen we lose someone we love, we go through a complex grieving process. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You may go from shock to anger and denial, to disbelief, resentment and guilt, to profound sadness and depression, from great remorse and loneliness, and finally ...
Views: 329 - How to Overcome Chronic Grieving After the Loss of a Loved One - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2020 from Meghan BelnapThere are few things harder than losing someone you love. While some grieving is normal, some people do grieve chronically in a way that will negatively impact their lives. If you have found yourself or a loved one in such a situation, it's vital that you consider the tips below to overcome ...
Views: 999 - How to Overcome Tragedy and Loss - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2010 from Pat HeydlauffHas the loss of a loved one, a major physical or financial tragedy or a global disaster brought your world to a screeching halt? Are you finding it hard to deal with the emotional rollercoaster, blaming yourself and feeling anger and helplessness all at the same time? Loss from a major ...
Views: 8213 - How to Recognize and Grieve Your Secondary Losses - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2007 from Louis LaGrandHave you wondered why your grief seems to be going on longer than you thought it would? It could be that you have some unfinished business with the deceased, or you have some anger you have buried and don’t want to deal with. However, one of the most common causes for prolonged grief is the ...
Views: 1426 - How to Support Communities When Mass Tragedy Hits - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiWe cringe as we hear of the latest mass tragedy whether it's another shooting, a hurricane, tornado, fire, or flood. It's just one more horrific event that fills our daily thoughts and hearts. Yet, we never believe that something so awful could ever happen to us or to anyone close to ...
Views: 1599 - How to Surrender to Grief - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Louis LaGrand“What you resist persists” is an old psychological saying that is especially applicable to anyone when mourning the death of a loved one. In other words, trying to repress feelings, “be strong” or pretend you are doing well when you are not, will guarantee that pain will spill out in unexpected ...
Views: 3033 - How to Take Care of Your Mental Health When Going Through Hard Times - by Submitted on May 17, 2021 from Dixie SomersLife is unpredictable and full of ups and downs. Today you are happy, and the next day things turn upside down and cause frustrations, anxiety, or even depression in the long run. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with mental health and get over the situation quickly. Here is what to ...
Views: 637 - Humor Boosts the Sick and Weary - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiEveryone loves a good laugh, especially those who are going through tough times. Laughter gives a momentary break from the crisis at hand and the anxiety it brings. A touch of humor reminds us that the patient and the family are not defined by the illness, and that those who are sad and grieving ...
Views: 1518 - Individual and Collective Crisis/Trauma Intervention and Debriefing: Ten Steps & Strategies - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Mark GorkinIn light of events fifteen miles away (Baltimore) to 10,000 miles from my doorstop (Nepal), this essay titled, "Individual and Collective Crisis/Trauma Intervention and Debriefing: Ten Steps & Strategies," clearly has immediate relevance and application. Actually, the impetus for the article ...
Views: 1842 - Introduction to the Poetic Series "Grieving the Death of a Grown Child" - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller Every single death that occurs brings loss, grief and bereavement to someone who loved or cared for that individual, and its significance never can or should be discounted ...
Views: 1172 - Irishman Walking (Stage 2 Chapter 3) - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 2 began in the city of Noshiro, Akita Prefecture in the winter of 2009, and ended in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata four weeks later in January 2010. Last summer (2012), ...
Views: 2369 - Is the crystal ball uk a good choice of reading? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 from Pearls of WisdomIs the crystal ball uk a good choice of reading?Why do people have crystal ball readings? It often depends on how seriously a person takes their life. Some can be very laid back and leave it to luck to sort out their aspirations and problems - of course, those are usually the ones whose life ...
Views: 570 - Isolation: Can Trapped Grief Cause Someone To Isolate Themselves? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere will be times when one will want to spend time by themselves and there will be times when they want to be around others. This is not to say that one will spend the same amount of time with others as they will by themselves; as it is not black and white. How one spends their time will ...
Views: 2208 - It's All About Heart - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Mitch CarmodyOh……. we’re off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of Oz …Those words and melody always bring back to mind one of my favorite movies in the whole world. Maybe it was gathering around the television with mismatched Tupperware bowls of popcorn and a cold bottle of Coke ...
Views: 1242 - It's Okay to Cry - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Yvonne ClarkIt’s Okay to Cry “Give sorrow words, the grief that does not speak knits up the o’er wrought heart and bids it break.” Shakespeare A grieving infant, child or adolescent needs help establishing appropriate expressions and outlets for grief. What is grief to one child or adolescent may not be ...
Views: 1778 - Job Loss Grief! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Biancia TateThere are many kinds of grief in the world today for, this world is always bringing with it loss. We begin to learn about loss early in life as a child when we lose pets, friends as we progress through our educational years, boyfriends as we progress through our dating years, and, we lose jobs ...
Views: 1354 - Kubler-Ross Aside. This is a roller coaster ride! The ups and downs of the grief process - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Gayle LaSalleIt has been said, by those in the know, that the process of grief and loss has stages. While it is agreed these stages don’t necessarily show up in predictable patterns or in specific order, I am hear to tell you there’s much more than stages to the grief process than stages. The work of ...
Views: 1845 - Lessons From The Elders - Wisdom, Experience and Understanding - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Lilian EDEN* EdenSome of you know that I am a Medium and have helped many people who have lost loved ones to 'death'. That is, I 'speak with others' who have passed on. It's not my intent to speak about those who have passed on nor impart any information from this perspective. I do what I do, and people find ...
Views: 2416 - Let Go, Move On, Be Happy - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2012 from Debbie LaChusaI’ve lost many things in my life. Jobs. Grandparents. Pets. Money. A house. A business. Even my identity at one point. I’ve watched my parents lose their parents, my husband lose his father, my daughter lose teenage friends. I’ve seen that in the moment these losses feel insurmountable. ...
Views: 2203 - Let Us Bury The Stages Of Grief -Ffor Good! - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Ursula WeideOn April 17, 2007, one day after the Virginia Tech massacre of 32 students by another student, the Washington Post published an article entitled “Survivors of Shootings Grieve in Stages.” The author quotes an "educator" who counseled Columbine survivor families as describing specific, ...
Views: 1818 - Letting Go - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2019 from Lee OdescalchiWhen I look at people who have fulfilling lives, achieving what they want in work, enjoying satisfying relationships, and are just generally happy campers, they have something in common. They’re in a place of clarity which is so important to function at our best. What’s the difference between ...
Views: 1065 - Letting Go and Moving On - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Grace TallmanLetting Go and Moving On After experiencing a major loss, it is sometimes difficult to move on with your life. Before you can look ahead to a brighter future, you need to learn to let go of your painful past. The loss can involve a break up with someone you care deeply about, a job ...
Views: 1660 - Letting Your Pets Go: Euthanasia & Why It Makes This Time Easier - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from brian spilnerThere comes a time when we must let go of our pets. There are many reasons why our beloved companions must be euthanized, but knowing the reason doesn’t always help with the grief. Before you go to the veterinarian to have your animal put to sleep, it’s a good idea to have an ...
Views: 3502 - Life After Divorce: 5 Tips to Help You Feel Normal Again - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2019 from Dixie SomersWhen the dust has settled on your divorce, you might wonder how to go about building a new life. While it's true that it takes time to start again after a divorce, there are things that you can do to help you feel normal again. Here are five tips to help you feel normal again after a divorce: ...
Views: 1127 - Life and Loss - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Rebecca Ruark-HalsteadLife and Loss A very dear friend of mine experienced the loss of a feline loved one and, as I was writing to console her, my own words made an impact of awareness and understanding in me. It never ceases to amaze me; how we learn our life lessons, and then live them without really stopping to ...
Views: 1253 - Living with Loss Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Barnsley BrownLife is full of so many losses--Major losses brought about by fighting, divorce or separation, getting laid off, becoming ill, or dying. Then there are the minor losses, such as loss of a budding friendship, loss of a material object, even loss of hair. (Some may think this is a major loss, I ...
Views: 1493 - Living with Loss Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Barnsley BrownLoss is natural, even inevitable, as we discussed in Part 1 of this article. But why does loss have to be so hard? And what can we do to make it just a bit easier? How do we deal with grief? With loss? Even with grief about loss? Here are some suggestions: * Accept your feelings, particularly ...
Views: 1480 - Loss - An Ayurvedic Perspective - by Distraught with grief over the loss of her grandson and only remaining family, a 70-year old Indian lady and devotee of Lord Buddha, sought the audience of Lord Buddha to bring her grandson back to life. The grandson had been young, healthy, and deeply loved by the old woman, yet in one instant ...
Views: 1079 - LOSS AND GREAT CREATOR’S ROLE IN OUR EXISTENCE - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2018 from Jennifer WebbLOSS AND GREAT CREATOR’S ROLE IN OUR EXISTENCE During these end/beginning, contrived and natural times, many are experiencing loss of many kinds on many levels, including grief of all sorts. As intelligent beings, we question why and how and where is God, our Great Creator. This experience ...
Views: 1773 - Loss and Grief - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Debra BartzMost recently, another family member passed away and this time so unexpectedly. Our loss impacted our family in different ways. My spouse found the lifeless body of our beloved seven year old German Shepard while I was away on a flying trip. What happened next for us was such an emotional burden ...
Views: 1010 - Loss of A Loved One: The Journey of Grief - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2014 from Moreen DuFermontLoss of A Loved One: The Journey of Grief Since no two relationships are ever the same, the grief that follows from this particular loss is also never the same. How could we possibly express the magnitude of the true loss we feel inside? We each experience loss and pain in our own personal ...
Views: 1467 - Loss of Light - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2014 from Sheryl PaulLight fading, time passing, big boy is ten, baby isn’t a baby and the time for having babies is over. The pregnant woman in the check-out line and it’s eleven years ago, pregnant with my own belly of hope and love, on the threshold of everything new and exciting. There was pain then, too, but ...
Views: 1464 - Loss: Can The Need To Be Loyal Cause Someone To Get Stuck In The Grieving Process? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one experiences loss, it might be possible for them to carry on with the rest of their life; however, there is also the chance that they won’t be able to do this. In this case, it is could be quiet some time before they are able to do what they used to do before. What this comes down to ...
Views: 1608 - Loss: Can The Need To Be Loyal Stop Someone From Being Able To ‘Move On’? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that the loss of a loved one is one of the hardest things to experience on this earth. This can relate to a family member, a partner, a friend, and even a pet. When this takes place, someone can end up being mentally, emotionally and physically floored. It can be as if their ...
Views: 1095 - Loss: Does Today’s Highly Masculine Society Make It Harder For Someone To Grieve A Loss? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough experiencing a loss is part of the human experience, working through a loss is not something that is generally seen in the same light. As a result of this, it can be normal for someone to experience loss and then to carry on as normal. They could then have lost a family member, their ...
Views: 790 - Loss: Is It Normal To Grieve A Number Of Years Later? - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has got something to do, they can get it done straight away or they can put it to one side and do something else. And when it comes to what is the best approach to take, it can all depend on what it is that needs to be done. If one had a piece of furniture that needed to be ...
Views: 1604 - Loss: Is It Possible To Get Over A Loss? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s fast-paced world, there is often the need for instant gratification, and when something doesn’t happen straight away, it can lead to all kinds of problems. This can be a time when someone will experience a strong emotional reaction, and the sooner they get what they want the sooner ...
Views: 1540 - Loss: Is Time A Great Healer? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are times when one can experience a loss and it won’t have much of an effect on them, and then there are times when this won’t be the case. And what can define how much of an impact a loss has on them can all depend on their level of emotional attachment. For example, if one had a ...
Views: 1620 - Loss: Should Someone Let Go Of Another Person's Possessions After They Have Passed On? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one losses someone, they may feel the need to let go of their possessions soon after. Or if they don’t feel this way, the people around them may encourage them to have clear out, so to speak. It could be said that the reason this would be seen as a good idea is that when something is ...
Views: 1702 - Loss: Why Would Someone Idealise Another Person When They Pass On? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNo matter how old someone is, there is a strong chance that they have experienced loss at one point or another. In fact, this could be something they have experienced on a number of occasions. What this shows is that it is not necessary for one to reach a certain age before they lose someone ...
Views: 1531 - Love, Loss, Trauma, and Community - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Gudrun FrerichsOne characteristic of human societies is that people come together and seek closeness with others in the face of traumatic experiences. "Emotional attachment is probably the primary protection against feelings of helplessness and meaninglessness; it is essential for biological survival in ...
Views: 1585 - Love... Loss... Grief - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Yvonne ClarkGrief through the eyes of kids By: Yvonne Butler Clark, M.A. How do we talk to kids about grief? Our kids today are bombarded with loss and separation. The death of parent, sibling, or friend, separation from a parent in the military, grandparent parenting, foster care and/or incarceration. ...
Views: 1750 - MAMA - by Submitted on May 27, 2023 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberMAMA The love you had for me Every day, I could see You left me a blueprint to live I use it daily to survive Oh how, I wish we could chat I have so much to share Oh how, I miss your care There’s no one who compare This year you’re gone 4 years I cannot hold back the tears Songs of ...
Views: 431 - Marker Stones Part I - Avoidance - ‘Walking the Edges’ - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller Every single journey of loss, grief and bereavement is individual and different for each person experiencing it. There can be no hard and fast rules saying that it’s the ...
Views: 1042 - Marker Stones Part II - Confrontation - ‘Entering the Depths’ - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller It’s in this second of the grief cycles that the waters of emotion get deeper and run heavy with the hidden currents of your pain – but again there are marker stones within ...
Views: 1037 - Marker Stones Part III - Integration - ‘Mending the Heart’ - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller The third cycle of grief is where the good news of your healing journey finally begins to outweigh the bad news and feelings from your experience of loss, grief and ...
Views: 1074 - Memorial Gardens Are Divine - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIt all started out as a birthday gift for my wife, Bobbie. I bought her a beautiful, painted, concrete bear. It looked so real, and it was the size of a real bear. She loved it. I placed the bear in the center of a circular-shaped flower bed I had landscaped near our house. Then I added a ...
Views: 2711 - Memorial Stories and Poems - "A Sister's Farewell" - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Ken MatthiesA SISTER’S FAREWELL (When Last We Said Goodbye) “You hugged and held me close, and then looked deeply into my face. I remember that look in your eyes, Sis…” I finally fell asleep last night With that image before my face, The depth of the look you gave me then Eclipsed all of Man as a ...
Views: 2205 - Memorial Stories and Poems - "At the Crossroads of Life and Death" - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Ken MatthiesFor my Aunt Helen Jantzen, at your Crossroads of Life and Death You Have ....... You have walked life’s road, lo, these many years together in body and heart; You have shared the dreams, the joys and the tears of two lives that now must part. You have been called to that test we ...
Views: 1386 - Memorial Stories and Poems - "In Remembrance of Private Cornelius Peter Buhler, my Uncle who Gave it All" - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2014 from Ken MatthiesI’m speaking to you today… IN REMEMBRANCE OF a man known as Private Cornelius Peter Buhler – or – (Buller)… a member of the Calgary Highlanders Regiment who was killed in action July 25, 1944 during the Allied combat offensive in France. Cornelius Buller was my uncle. As a member of his ...
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