“How are you” is a general question we tend to ask quite casually. We use it as a conversation starter or simply as a way to acknowledge the other, “Hi, how are you?” When someone dies, we use that exact phrase to ask how the bereaved is. What...
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One study recognizes multiple cases of children, adults, and elderly who all improved emotionally and physically after an animal-assisted therapy session. Those who were undergoing pain, anxiety, and depression experienced a decrease...
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Two family members attended a grief group, each expressing how they grieve, creating some conflict. One said, “I choose to celebrate Mom. Celebrating her on her birthday doesn’t mean I’m grieving. That’s not how I define grief!” The other said...
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When a loved one dies unexpectedly, it’s a shock. You freeze, go numb, or fall to your knees in disbelief. You cry. You cry so hard. There are many ways you might react when the news comes to...
Read life storyby Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC When we first heard the words, “You are...
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Have you ever been in the depths of grief and wanted to do nothing more than curl up on the couch and watch some TV? Emotional support television can be quite...
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Have you ever been put in a grouchy mood because someone hurt or offended...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC After her father’s death, a bereaved adult daughter...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC A nurse shared how unfairly her workplace treated...
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Grief secrets are those things that are hard to talk about. The questions that...
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Nobody is without fault. No one is perfect, even after they die. And they...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC I recently heard this song: “How can...
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