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Death of a Parent

Death of a Parent

April 18, 2024

If this title sounds familiar, it should; in a few days, Tuesday, April 23, Bakken-Young is hosting a webinar with Ken Doka, Ph.D., MDiv, Death of a Parent: am I an adult orphan? I myself fall into this category, having experienced the death of...

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Who is Your Support?

Who is Your Support?

June 20, 2018

When a loved one dies, we often turn to family members to support us in our grief. Those who know us best should be able to support us in our time of pain and sorrow.  Much to my astonishment, this is not always the...

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How Do I Know I’m Getting Better?

How Do I Know I’m Getting Better?

May 23, 2018

Grief affects us body, mind, and spirit.  Grief has been described as a roller coaster of emotions, a wave the engulfs you, an ever-changing sea of experiences, and a place with no ceiling, floor, walls or protection.   We experience physical...

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Relationships when a Child Dies

Relationships when a Child Dies

April 18, 2018

The death of a child, at any age, can create a strain in any marriage or relationship, such that the partners can wonder how the relationship will survive.   Having awareness of some of the issues causing the strain and discussing them, can help...

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When I Lost My Father

When I Lost My Father

February 28, 2018

Recently, I lost my father. He passed away after a very long illness and decline. His death was not unexpected and he welcomed the thought of moving on. I thought since I write about grief I would move through my grief in a “lighter” manner than...

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