Move on, Move Forward?
By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC How often after death, does a well-intentioned friend or family and even counselor say to us, “Haven’t you moved on yet, it’s time...
READ MOREBy Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC How often after death, does a well-intentioned friend or family and even counselor say to us, “Haven’t you moved on yet, it’s time...
READ MOREDeath is a reality that all of us will eventually face. However, for many people, the thought of planning their own funeral is often a difficult and uncomfortable subject. Yet...
READ MOREby Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC A question frequently expressed by the bereaved is, “How long does it [grief] last? Facing a death can feel overwhelming and may seem...
READ MOREby Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Years ago there was a tv commercial for a product that spoke to the importance of support, which is where I borrowed my title...
READ MOREBy Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Have you ever tried to put a puzzle together only to find that there is one missing piece? You might go in search of...
READ MOREGrief Support Calendar January – June 2023 Virtual & In Person Grief Support Groups Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services sponsors a six-week grief support group for adults who are...
READ MOREPreplanning a funeral is something that is possible for anyone. Whether you are young and healthy or advanced in age, you can take advantage of preplanning a funeral for yourself...
READ MOREby Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC In a grief group, a bereaved woman frequently asked, “How long does grief last?” As the group facilitator, I felt my anxiety increase, as...
READ MOREby Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC As much as I wanted the world to stand still while I was grieving, I discovered that it did not. Like time, people kept...
READ MOREby Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC During the pandemic, the gathering ritual of a funeral, celebration of life, or service of remembrance was suspended for the safety and well-being...
READ MOREby Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC It’s that time of the year again when we begin wondering who will make the turkey, or who will host the holiday, how will...
READ MOREby Julia Rajtar, M.A.P.S., BCC A 4-year-old boy kept asking his parents when grandpa was returning to play with him. Every day, the boy was playing outside the house...
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