Knowing a loved one is in pain is hard. Many of us want to solve their problems for them or tell them what they should do to no longer be in pain. It is so easy to stand back and look at how others are dealing with issues and make declarations of...
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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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Can I get fired for grieving? Would you believe that your job really does currently have the freedom to fire you if you take off too much time to grieve. I have heard horror stories where someone loses someone tragically and takes off work only...
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There can be so many benefits of grief support groups. It can be intimidating for some to think about sitting around with a small crowd of people and spill your guts. Being vulnerable in front of others can make you want to run the other...
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Processing grief is hard for anyone. Helping kids process grief can be even more of a challenge. Every human processes grief in their own unique way. There may be stages of grief or there may be similarities in our grief yet it is our own and...
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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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No matter our differences there is one thing we all have in common as humans and this is that we will all die at some point. When one dies a funeral is often held to remember and say goodbye. A question you may ask is, what if I don’t want a...
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“It’s Complicated”-Remembering Bad Times Remembering bad times with someone who dies may feel uncomfortable. Relationship status: “It’s Complicated”. What if someone dies and you never really liked them. That may even be too...
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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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Eating well for grief support. Being disciplined about taking care of ourselves can be a challenge any time but it can be even harder while grieving. Everyone responds to grief differently. One common area that is affected is diet. There are two...
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You can’t catch grief from someone else. Grief is not contagious. You do not have to wear a proverbial mask and avoid contact with someone who is grieving. Grief can be a very lonely place. Avoiding someone who is in the throes of grief is more...
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