By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC “I miss my parents so much. I miss talking with them, seeking their guidance, I miss our Tuesday night dinners, and each day I feel like there’s a tidal wave of other losses I discover, now that they...
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Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC with Resources from the Dougy Center An occurrence that has become way too frequent in our society is the reality of death by gunshot of children and teens in schools. What do parents do, what do teachers...
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Do you struggle with knowing how to help your grieving children or teens? Are there questions you would like to ask a professional? The upcoming grief event held by Bakken Young Funeral Home will help you know how you can aid your loved ones as...
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It’s already started, the tv commercials to remember your mom on mother’s day, or the ads on line or in the paper, or the Facebook photo reminders of a year ago. I find myself getting jealous of those who have a mom to celebrate on this day. ...
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by Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC How do we make sense of the nature of grief and our reactions to it? When Elizabeth Kubler-Ross developed her work on stages of grief, her research was based on studying the dying. Along the way, some who were...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC A recently bereaved widow spoke of losing her patience after one more person asked her, How Are You? She explained that she is aware people are reaching out to her out of concern and support, and she...
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Here are the links from the Grief Calendar Image: Email Julia Rajtar Grief Support Page Main Website Mail...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC People around us move forward in life as if nothing is different, yet for us, everything is different. Everything has changed with the death of our loved one, even us. As much as I wanted the world to...
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Grieving Styles and Family Dynamics (adapted from Grieving Styles and Family Dynamics-Communicating with Children & Teens, Andy MCNiel, MA, by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC What is normal when we are grieving? Normal is what you...
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by Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Many of us will manage grief with the support of the loving and caring people around us, such as family, friends and co-workers. Sometimes we need the help of others to walk with us in our grief, such as a...
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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, memories wash over us. dread, anxiety, worry can fill the mind...
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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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