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Chaplain, Julia Rajtar, M.A.P.S., BCC
Contact Julia for more information on Grief Support Groups
Julia.rajtar@bakken-young.com715-781-4003
As for the Attitude of gratitude, it’s always there. The attitude of gratitude is what supports and sustains us throughout life. It can be difficult when the pain of the loss is early on and feels like it is overpowering us, to be grateful, yet...
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As we gather to celebrate this joyous season with family and friends, we also gather in sadness after a loved one has died. In a time of joy and merriment, it can be difficult to feel merry and bright. Even more difficult is gathering together...
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How do I know I’m grieving right? How do I know I’m getting better? When should I seek additional help? These are great questions! There is no “one size fits all” answer to these questions. Well-intentioned friends and family try to give us the...
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I called a friend whose wife died this summer, and as we were talking he surprised me by saying, “my dad died only a month after Sally, and my mom, three weeks after my dad.” By the time he finished his sentence, I think I had dropped the phone...
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A woman’s mother recently died, and she was asking for some ideas on ways to remember and honor her mother, on her birthday. We discussed her mother, who she was, and what she valued. Based upon the daughter’s description of her mother, we...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar What do you tell a child after their mother or...
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By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Most of us when we think of...
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When a loved one dies, we often turn to family members to support us in our grief. Those who know us best should be able to support us in our time of pain and sorrow. Much to my astonishment, this is not always the...
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Grief affects us body, mind, and spirit. Grief has been described as a roller coaster of emotions, a wave the engulfs you, an ever-changing sea of experiences, and a place with no ceiling, floor, walls or protection. We experience physical...
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The death of a child, at any age, can create a strain in any marriage or relationship, such that the partners can wonder how the relationship will survive. Having awareness of some of the issues causing the strain and discussing them, can help...
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