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...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE
Should Kids Go To Funerals?
“Should kids go to funerals”, is a question many ask. There are many concerns a parent may have about a young child going to a funeral. An open casket viewing...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE
Grief Journaling Prompts
Writing can be very healing in times of grief. Grief journaling prompts are a great way to get you started. Sitting down and processing feelings on paper is easy for...
READ MORE
3 Ted Talks on Grief
Listening to another person who has gone through grief and pain can be healing in your own grief journey. It allows us a certain kinship with others that may be...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE
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...
READ MORE