Grieving During the Holidays…Relax, Re-Orient, Rely, Remember
by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Holidays are an emotional and often stressful time for most of us, which are further intensified for the bereaved. As the time approaches...
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Grief Support Group – Do I Need One?
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...
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Things to Say or Not Say During Terrible Times
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...
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Bakken Young Grief Calendar July – Dec 2021
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...
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What is Grief?
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...
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Creating Safety and Security for a Child after a Parent Death
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...
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I Gotta Be Strong
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...
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Guilt and Shame in Bereavement
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...
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Coping with Grief – 1 Year after the Coronavirus
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...
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Discuss Death with Your Kids Through Movies
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...
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Learn More About the Remodel of Bakken Young Funeral’s River Falls Location
March 3, 2021 - Remodel Update September 15th, 2020 - Groundbreaking Ceremony September 10, 2020 Remodel Announcement Bakken Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services is happy to announce that its...
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Grief Support Isn’t A One Time Thing
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...
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