Loss of any kind is difficult, but grieving adeath by suicidecan be especially complicated, experts say, as can supporting someone through it. We reached out to some experts in the field for their guidance on do's and don'ts for when a person you care about is navigating this kind of ...
Yesterday I watched a beautiful video on dealing with grief, and the parts that resonated with me the most were around the concept of dealing with and accepting grief, and also how to be there for someone who is grieving. When someone experiences grief, whether through the death of someone,...
How to help a grieving friend: 7 ways Below I’ve shared seven of the ways my friend was able to support me while I was grieving my son’s death. If you're wondering how you can be there for a friend is battling grief, these ideas may help you to communicate more easily and with...
Infertility and Pregnancy Loss: A Guide for Helping Professionals This new book offers practical guidance for professionals on how to better provide the emotional support and counseling that infertile couples and individuals need in order to come to terms with the impact of infertility on their lives...
a thousand lifetimes. And it also feels like a thousand lifetimes worth of lessons that I cannot begin to even touch the surface of writing about. But I thought I would write a few main lessons I’ve learned over the years that are actually applicable to quartine and grieving in general:...
Have you struggled with communicating with children about death and grief? Here's what to expect, and some practical tips for helping kids cope.
I just told you not to ignore me. And asking, “How are you doing?” is the first thing we say in most situations to show concern. The thing, is, answering this question when I’m grieving is painful. It’s so painful that immediately before and after my husband’s death from cance...
years after Matt's death, I slowly discovered numerous grieving people. What we share in common are not just the loss, but the stories of being encouraged to "get over it". In a long run, we have outdated beliefs that grief is a terrifying emotion to overcome rather...
thoughts about the person’s death a shift in their sense of self difficulty concentrating Socially, a grieving person could become agitated, withdrawn, or lonely in social situations. It is important to note that grief symptoms can be similar to the symptoms of depression or post-traumaticstress...
They say it because they experience the death of someone close to them and realize how it really knocks us off our proverbial feet. The meaning of the word ‘bereaved’ is “torn apart”. It can be hard to describe grieving. It embodies all parts of ourselves: the physical, mental, ...