Grief is Not Contagious
You can’t catch grief from someone else. Grief is not contagious. You do not have to wear a proverbial mask and avoid contact with someone who is grieving. Grief can...
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The “Weird” Things We Do When We Grieve
The weird things we do when we grieve. Loss does something to our mind and body like nothing else. It is the emotional pain that feels physical and as a...
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How Your Body Processes Grief
More Than Just Emotional Pain: Grief Hurts Have you ever grieved so hard you could actually feel your heart ache. It is amazing how emotional pain can be physically painful...
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Mental Health Awareness Month
May was mental health awareness month. Wow, don’t we all need a couple more months to bring attention to the importance of mental health? This year has been like no...
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5 Ways Grief and the Seasons are Similar
Spring can be a hopeful season. Grief and the seasons are similar. Grief can feel like a long cold winter. Winter’s cold air hurts the skin, the sun rarely shines...
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Do You Grieve Like a Super Hero? 3 Ways to Confront Grief
How do superheroes confront grief? Have you ever binge watched shows to deal with your grief? Just like much of the world I have taken time during the Pandemic to...
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Meditation for Grief
What is meditation? Meditation for Grief can be a great way to aid in the healing process. According to wikipedia, “Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a...
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How to Plan a Loved One’s Funeral
There are a variety of reasons you plan a loved one’s funeral. Death can be a sensitive subject for a lot of people. Planning your own funeral alone may seem...
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5 tips for Coping with Grief During a “Very Covid Christmas”
Colorful lights are hanging from trees and sparkling in the crisp late fall air. Wreaths and menorahs in the windows to show the impending celebrations within. Standing outside looking in...
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5 Tips for Dealing with Social Media’s Impact on Grief
At any time of the day our phones will ding to let you know you have a notification. It might be breaking news or a message from a friend. The...
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5 Tips for Celebrating Birthdays in Memoriam.
Celebrating birthdays is a common custom for the majority of us. Blowing out candles, giving gifts and putting up decorations. It is nice to be celebrated. It is fulfilling to...
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Being Strong For Others Can Stunt Your Own Self-Healing
When trauma or loss happens are you the one who everyone leans on? Today we are going to talk about how bearing the weight of others’ pain and always being...
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