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Parents and other caregivers often express that children, no matter what age, are not supposed to die before them. Yet it happens and those remaining struggle with how to go on with their grief.
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There are no words that can truly capture the depth of grief that follows the loss of a child. For many families, it is the unthinkable—a pain that can feel isolating and impossible to navigate. While everyone’s journey is unique, one truth...
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There are family or community structures wherein children learn to limit their ability to share their emotions and grief after a loss, for example, in a family where a parent or another family member is incarcerated. If an individual related to...
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Loss is an overwhelming experience that affects not only the individual who is grieving but also the entire family. In times of tragedy, especially the loss of a spouse, families often struggle to navigate the emotional turbulence that follows...
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At the wedding ceremony, there was a special prayer/mention of those who died and how they had inspired the bride and groom for their future. During the reception at another wedding, at each place setting on one table was a separate photo of each...
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If this title sounds familiar, it should; in a few days, Tuesday, April 23, Bakken-Young is hosting a webinar with Ken Doka, Ph.D., MDiv, Death of a Parent: am I an adult orphan? I myself fall into this category, having experienced the death of...
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Are you contemplating how to honor your loved ones who’ve passed away, especially at
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Death is a reality that all of us will eventually face. However, for many
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The Current State of the World Creates a New perspective on Death and What
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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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With the holidays quickly approaching, and the anticipation of all the merriment to come, hearts beat gleefully for most of us as we begin the preparations and celebrate the honored rituals of family time together. In a family, whose parent...
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Helping begins with your ability to be an active listener. Your physical presence and
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