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Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv, is Sr. Vice President, Grief Programs, HFA and recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Death Education and...
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Grief is a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience that follows the loss of a loved one. While everyone processes grief differently, many people find comfort in understanding the common stages of grief outlined by psychiatrist Elisabeth...
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“When I speak or counsel people about grief, I am often asked questions such as: How long do you think he will stay in the anger stage? When do you think I will finally accept my loss? Questions such as this are based on what is called a...
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Grief is a deeply personal journey—one that doesn’t follow a set timeline or linear path. It can be overwhelming, confusing, and often isolating. Whether you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or even a dream, understanding the...
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By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC How often after death, does a well-intentioned...
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by Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC How do we make sense of the nature...
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The change of seasons is reminiscent of life and death and the grief that comes along with it. When a loved one is in in the process of dying we often see the vibrancy of life drain out of them. As the leaves fall so does the life of the one...
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There are so many ways to grieve and despite the research it is hard to determine what is “normal” and what should be expected. As mentioned earlier, often grief is directly related to dealing with death. In reality grief visits us much more...
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By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Most of us when we think of...
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