The Missing Piece Of The Puzzle
By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC Have you ever tried to put a puzzle together only to find that there is one missing piece? You might go in search of...
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Grow with Your Grief
by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC In a grief group, a bereaved woman frequently asked, “How long does grief last?” As the group facilitator, I felt my anxiety increase, as...
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Sorrow and Hope – a Map for the New Year
by Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC As much as I wanted the world to stand still while I was grieving, I discovered that it did not. Like time, people kept...
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Why Grief Feels Worse Now
Does your grief feel worse now? The last couple years have been full of grief. In March of 2020 the world started to shut down. Businesses closed, school doors locked...
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Find Your Heart Again After Loss
Do you need to find your heart again? When you lose someone close to you it can feel as though they take a piece of your heart with them. You used...
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Grow around Grief
Can you grow around grief? There is a graphic that is commonly used when talking about grief. It is a picture of three jars all the same size. Each jar...
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Moving Beyond The Question Of “WHY” When A Loved One Commits Suicide
Moving beyond the question of “WHY?” when a loved one commits suicide can be the single most challenging obstacle to face. Coming to terms with the suicide of a loved...
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Moving Beyond Coping & Surviving As We Mourn and Grieve
by Julia Rajtar, M.A.P.S., BCC After a loss, how do you move beyond coping and surviving to being transformed and thriving? Ben Wolfe, M.Ed., L.I.C.S.W., FT, and a presenter...
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Voicing your Grief through Writing
Chaplain Julia Rajtar, BCC, MAPS When was the last time you wrote a letter? Writing a letter to your deceased loved one, is one way bereaved have found valuable...
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Grief and Comfort Food
Grief and comfort food often go hand in hand. A hearty meal or a sweet treat can be comforting when you are struggling with grief. We know eating healthy, whole...
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Boost Your Physical Health As Grief Support
Did you know you can boost your physical health as grief support. Grief is not one size fits all. Each human grieves in their own way. Some may show emotions...
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Grief: Experienced and Defined
By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC “I miss my parents so much. I miss talking with them, seeking their guidance, I miss our Tuesday night dinners, and each...
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