In conversations with the bereaved, there are times when a well-intentioned person wanting to provide support will attempt to offer comfort by giving advice on how to grieve or how long to grieve, or by encouraging the bereaved to move on...
Read life storyUpcoming Event | Grief, Loss and New Beginnings: Relearning the Family Mobile Bakken-Young Funeral Home Presents a special program for the Community with Ben Wolfe, M.Ed., Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Fellow in Thanatology A...
Read life storyAs a hospital chaplain, I have held the sacred privilege of discussing end-of-life wishes with the dying. A common response of the dying is that they would like to die quickly, peacefully, at home and in bed. While providing support to the...
Read life storyA friend has experienced the death of someone loved. You want to help, but...
Read life storyHelping begins with your ability to be an active listener. Your physical presence and...
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