Gerard’s House participant becomes employee
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Read MoreSchools, providers increase focus on youth suicide prevention and intervention
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Read MoreZozobra helps fund non-profit that supports grieving families
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Read MoreOhkay Owingeh school grief-support groups give Indigenous children space to heal together
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Read MoreWhen you are grieving
Someone whom you love has died, or is dying, and you feel sadness. You may be asking, “Why do I hurt so much?” If you can take a moment, I would like to talk with you about the hurt and sadness that you are experiencing. Everybody at one time or another feels grief because of…
Read MoreThe grieving person’s bill of rights
As you do the work of mourning, it may be helpful to be open with others; yet you are not obligated to accept the unhelpful responses that you may receive from some people. You are the one who is grieving and you have certain “rights” that no one can take away from you. The following…
Read MoreMyths about grief
Our culture teaches myths about how we are supposed to grieve. When we believe these myths, we create unrealistic expectations and may criticize ourselves unfairly when they cannot be met. When others tell us that these myths are true, we may find this hurtful and confusing. As you read the following statements, decide which ones…
Read MoreHow to Support Someone Who Is Grieving (…even if you are grieving)
As a hospice grief counselor, I would like to share with you some thoughts regarding how you can support someone whose loved one has died. Lack of information regarding how to care for a grieving person is common in our culture. Many people prefer to avoid talking about grief; however, you may be surprised to…
Read MoreHealing when your sister or brother dies
When a sister or brother dies, your world can change in a heartbeat. When such a loss occurs, others may fail to recognize that you, the surviving sibling, face many emotional challenges. When your parents die, it is said you lose your past; when your spouse dies, you lose your present; and when your child…
Read MoreHealing when your child dies-a lifetime journey
A 98-year-old mother was asked, “Where would you like to be buried after you die?” She responded, “With my baby son, Johnny.” Sixty-eight years previously, Johnny died shortly after birth, and his mother wanted to be reunited with her son, even in the grave. This mother was my mother, and her request symbolizes the eternal…
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