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The Best Gift You Can Give, Say Their Name

December 20, 2018

by Chaplain Julia Rajtar As we gather to celebrate this joyous season with family...

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Grieving Over Christmas

December 6, 2018

The summer sun fades into falling leaves and a cold breeze. Schools are back...

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Myths about Grief

November 24, 2018

by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC How do I know I’m grieving right?...

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Preplanning A Funeral 101

November 15, 2018

When it comes to preplanning a funeral also known as advance funeral planning, there...

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Seasons of Grief

November 7, 2018

“To everything (turn, turn, turn) there is a season (turn, turn, turn). A time...

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The Many Things We Grieve

October 31, 2018

When we think of grief it is often directly related to physical death. We...

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New Richmond Grand Opening and Open House

October 30, 2018

Address: 728 S Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017 Open House Date and Time: Thursday, November...

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I Just Can’t Take One More Death!!!!!

October 17, 2018

by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC I called a friend whose wife died...

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Pros and Cons of Cremation

October 10, 2018

When the topic of death comes up in conversation some people talk about it...

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Starting a Grief Bullet Journal

September 26, 2018

Many counselors and therapist regularly suggest journaling as a form of expressing feelings and...

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Ways to Remember and Honor

September 19, 2018

By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC A woman’s mother recently died, and she was...

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Helping Children Grieve a Family Pet

September 12, 2018

Having a family pet can bring a lot of love, joy and companionship. For...

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