by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC “It’s been four years since Tim died, and a day doesn’t go by when I don’t think of him,” Susie said of her husband. “Mom died last year and I find I need to talk about her every day while most people...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC When you get bad news, such as.. your wife has died, your husband has cancer, your child was in an accident… your heart starts racing as your mind starts to absorb the reality of what you just heard...
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RSVP for our Grief Support activities to: Julia Rajtar, Grief Support Coordinator, text or call 715-781-4003 or email julia.rajtar@bakken-young.com. Visit the Grief Support tab for more information about events, calendar, and resources...
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Whenever we face loss, we experience grief. Everyone grieves differently, yet there are some common responses you might expect . HFA’s Senior Bereavement Consultant, Dr. Kenneth J. Doka, shares some basic facts on grief and loss that may be...
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By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC After the death of a parent, a child’s sense of safety and security is compromised. Children will often ask, “Who will take care of me if you die too?” This is a very real fear for children after a...
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Mary Smith, was talking about supporting her family after the death of her own mother, “I have to be strong for my kids. They need me to hold it together right now.” In unpacking that statement, Mary said that she didn’t want to cry in front...
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By Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC The son flew in for the weekend to keep vigil with his family while his father was dying. The doctor informed the family that “though we don’t know for sure, their father could still live with this cancer for a few...
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If you are feeling overwhelmed by grief, you’re not alone. We acknowledge over 500,000 Covid-19 related deaths in the Unites States alone. For each COVID-19 related death, there are an average of nine people grieving. Thus, at this point in...
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It is not easy to talk about death. Talking to children about death is all the more challenging. We stress about making sure that they understand, but we fear we are sharing too much. Fortunately, there are healthy ways to discuss death with your...
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March 3, 2021 - Remodel Update https://youtu.be/tgGU6sVDQls September 15th, 2020 - Groundbreaking Ceremony September 10, 2020 Remodel Announcement Bakken Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services is happy to announce that its River Falls...
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Everyone experiences loss in their own way. Whatever the reason for grief may be, there are healthy ways to cope. Interest in grief support continues to rise. Grief groups are easy to access and participate in. There are options to choose...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Daily, a friend would preface leaving her house with the phrase, “I have to put my face on,” which was her way of saying, I have to put my make-up on. Though that is not usually the case with our grief...
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