Grief in the Workplace
by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC A nurse shared how unfairly her workplace treated her after the death of her husband. Her husband was dying of cancer, and she and...
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Grief Secrets
Grief secrets are those things that are hard to talk about. The questions that are hard to ask. Grief secrets come about when you don’t know how to respond. It’s...
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What To Say, What Not To Say After Death To The Bereaved, The Dougy Center
by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC “I’m sorry for your loss, my sympathy to you, I can’t imagine how you are feeling” are all phrases I have used when...
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Grief Is Normal
Is my grief normal? As humans we often compare ourselves to others and ask, “am I normal?” It’s almost an innate thing to wonder how we match up. That inner...
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Move on, Move Forward?
By Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC How often after death, does a well-intentioned friend or family and even counselor say to us, “Haven’t you moved on yet, it’s time...
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Setting Boundaries In Grief Using The Ring Theory
Setting Boundaries In Grief Using The Ring Theory Setting boundaries in grief can be hard. Using the “Ring Theory” can help determine how to set appropriate boundaries when helping others...
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How Long Does It “Last?”
by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC A question frequently expressed by the bereaved is, “How long does it [grief] last? Facing a death can feel overwhelming and may seem...
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Who is Your Grief Counselor, Fear or Love?
Who is your grief counselor? Fear or love? Whichever one is guiding you will affect everything: the decisions we make, whether we respond calmly and rationally or compulsive and angry...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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