4 Tips for Funeral Etiquette
Funeral etiquette is important to think about when you get an invite for a funeral. Good etiquette is a kind way to honor the deceased and their family. Additional stressors...
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Grief Is Normal
Is my grief normal? As humans we often compare ourselves to others and ask, “am I normal?” It’s almost an innate thing to wonder how we match up. That inner...
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Move on, Move Forward?
By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC How often after death, does a well-intentioned friend or family and even counselor say to us, “Haven’t you moved on yet, it’s time...
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Setting Boundaries In Grief Using The Ring Theory
Setting Boundaries In Grief Using The Ring Theory Setting boundaries in grief can be hard. Using the “Ring Theory” can help determine how to set appropriate boundaries when helping others...
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Five Reasons To Plan Your Funeral Before You Die
Death is a reality that all of us will eventually face. However, for many people, the thought of planning their own funeral is often a difficult and uncomfortable subject. Yet...
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How Long Does It “Last?”
by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC A question frequently expressed by the bereaved is, “How long does it [grief] last? Facing a death can feel overwhelming and may seem...
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Unforgiveness and Grief
How do unforgiveness and grief affect each other? To truly understand unforgiveness we must identify forgiveness. Forgiveness means different things for different people. In general it is an intentional decision to...
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Benefits of Grief Journaling
What are some benefits of grief journaling? Grief is different for everyone. Some share their grief easily with whoever will listen and others keep it inside. It is only natural...
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Help a Grieving Friend
You want to help a grieving friend, but don’t know what will truly help. Grief is different for everyone. This list includes a few places to start. Always take into...
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Support Can Be Beautiful
by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Years ago there was a tv commercial for a product that spoke to the importance of support, which is where I borrowed my title...
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Who is Your Grief Counselor, Fear or Love?
Who is your grief counselor? Fear or love? Whichever one is guiding you will affect everything: the decisions we make, whether we respond calmly and rationally or compulsive and angry...
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Protect Your Brain Health After Grief
Grief impacts our physical body including our brain health. It is common to experience memory loss, brain fog and confusion during times of grief. Months after the death of a...
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