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Benefits of Grief Journaling

April 6, 2023

What are some benefits of grief journaling? Grief is different for everyone. Some share...

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Help a Grieving Friend

March 29, 2023

You want to help a grieving friend, but don’t know what will truly help...

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Support Can Be Beautiful

March 13, 2023

by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Years ago there was a tv commercial for...

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Who is Your Grief Counselor, Fear or Love?

March 13, 2023

Who is your grief counselor? Fear or love? Whichever one is guiding you will...

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Protect Your Brain Health After Grief

February 23, 2023

Grief impacts our physical body including our brain health. It is common to experience...

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The Missing Piece Of The Puzzle

February 17, 2023

By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Have you ever tried to put a puzzle...

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Planning Your Own Funeral Is A Blessing

February 9, 2023

Thinking about death is never fun. Especially your own death. It is so easy...

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January – June 2023 Grief Calendar of Events

February 6, 2023

Grief Support Calendar January – June 2023 Virtual & In Person Grief Support...

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When a Coach Dies

February 3, 2023

When a coach dies the impact is felt. An estimated 60 million children and teens...

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8 Reasons to Take Advantage of Preplanning a Funeral

January 26, 2023

Preplanning a funeral is something that is possible for anyone. Whether you are young...

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Grow with Your Grief

January 16, 2023

by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC In a grief group, a bereaved woman...

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Sorrow and Hope – a Map for the New Year

December 16, 2022

by Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC As much as I wanted the world to...

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