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- How To Deal With Grief - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from John HanlinI lost a son early in the morning, 1:57am on New Year's Day, 2011. His name is Robert Allen Sickles, born April 8, 1983. He was murdered at an upscale hotel's New Year's Eve party in Costa Mesa, CA defending his little brother David from a derelict coward with a knife, who was trying to pick a ...
Views: 1843(2 votes) - Releasing Grief - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we are faced with the moment of losing something, whether it is a job, a loved one, or a way of being, it can act as a catalyst of reversion, leading us on a path away from ourselves. It is almost as if in order to deal with it we must lose ourselves as well. To be present is harder than ...
Views: 1377(2 votes) - GRIEF AND LOSS: WAYS TO SHARE YOUR FEARS - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Louis LaGrandFear is arguably the most common hidden emotion that mourners delay confronting. The reason is obvious: no one wants to appear weak. Of course, that is inbred societal nonsense that we have all been subjected to since fear is an expected response whenever we feel threatened by circumstances that ...
Views: 1503(1 vote) - Silent Grief In Women - When Words Are Not Enough - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Annette Anderson EnglerGrief echoes a painfully vibrating voice which can be heard from generation to generation. It tells us that there is an absence of life in a world of breath and being. It tells us, as we sink deeper into the chair of sorrow, that our lives will never be the same. The sound of emotional pain and ...
Views: 4068 - The Holiday Season: Anger, Grief, Gratitude, and Resolutions - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Jack EliasDecember is a complex time of the year for many of us. It is a time of blessings and celebration but for many it is a time of loneliness and sadness fueled by anger or grief. My experience of joy and celebration at this time of year is always colored by the fact that my dear mother passed ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - Letting Go and Moving On - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Grace TallmanLetting Go and Moving On After experiencing a major loss, it is sometimes difficult to move on with your life. Before you can look ahead to a brighter future, you need to learn to let go of your painful past. The loss can involve a break up with someone you care deeply about, a job ...
Views: 1656 - Grief - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Bernice McLarenWhat is Grief? If you are reading this you have probably suffered a loss and experiencing deep sadness as a result of loss. This is grief and emotionally painful but natural and in most cases a healthy response to a loss. Grieving should not be prevented or avoided, rather it should be ...
Views: 1542 - The Art of Letting Go - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Sarah JamesThe Art of Letting Go People often find themselves irritated, operating at their max capacity, or weighed down. Perhaps some feel as if they are gripping on tightly to certain aspects in their life and cannot let go, or simply feeling sad. Many individuals can identify the feeling, but have ...
Views: 2032 - Coping With The Holidays: 7 Things To Help You Cope With Loss During The Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Roberta Stack-CostantinoCoping with the Holidays: 7 things to help you cope with loss during the holidays Are you coping with a loss? Maybe you have had a loss of a loved one, pet, job, marriage, or any other type of loss? Well, I am with you on this one. I have had many losses and the holidays always seem to be ...
Views: 1454 - Grief and Loss: When to See a Grief Counselor - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Louis LaGrandDo you feel stuck in your grief? Has it been months since your loved one died and you feel you should be feeling better? Do others close to the deceased seem to be adapting more quickly than you? Has the pain gotten worse? These are questions with very individual answers. They may or may not ...
Views: 5275 - Grieving through the holidays - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Grace TallmanGrieving Through the Holiday Season Christmas is one of the most challenging times of the year for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Christmas is supposed to be a family time filled with joy and laughter. For people who are grieving, the merriment is hollow and empty. ...
Views: 1847 - Practical Spirituality and the Season of Lights - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from John GilmoreIt is almost winter again. December is the last month of the year when most of the Season of Lights Festivals are celebrated. These festivals celebrate the fact that the light only begins to return to its full strength again when the seasons are darkest, the night is the longest, and the ...
Views: 1345 - Is My Child Too Young for Counseling? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Peggy Ann Serena Hemmer"Is My Child Too Young for Counseling"? Children, like any of us, have troubles and worries. Sometimes their troubles and worries are bigger than they know how to express or manage. A child may have experienced separation or divorce of their parents, the loss of a loved one or even ...
Views: 2281(1 vote) - Personalized Sympathy Gifts Show Special Thoughtfulness - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Karen E GrishamUnique personalized sympathy gifts express timely thoughtfulness to a bereaved person. They become treasured mementos of the life of a loved one who has passed on. There are a number of ways to personalize a gift. You can incorporate a photo, have an item engraved, or use a particularly ...
Views: 2017(2 votes) - Sympathy Inspirational Gifts Bring Hope and Encouragement - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Karen E GrishamThoughtful sympathy inspirational gifts combine spiritual support with encouragement in times of grief. They place an emphasis on celebrating the life of the deceased and challenge us to move on to honor our loved ones with courage and hope. In times of grief, it is important to balance ...
Views: 1881(2 votes) - As I Think Back on Life - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Dr. Donia Gonzales-CopelandAs I Think Back on Life As I think back I wish things had stayed the same. I wish you had never gotten sick. There is so much I wanted to say to you. But I remained silent. I should have spoken up but didn’t, I didn’t take sides, but I just did not speak. It’s funny but now I am left to ...
Views: 1276 - Dark Tears Are Pearls Of Wisdom - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2010 from Anthon St MaartenIf you are currently facing a difficult period in your life, please, do know that it will not last forever! Better days will be knocking on your door in due course. Time does not only heal all wounds, it also reveals to us the method in all the madness we had to go through. We are often blinded ...
Views: 1904(1 vote) - Ways to Survive the Horrors of Grief During Halloween & Other Holidays - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Gemini AdamsGuy Fawks night is the British equivalent of the 4th July—well almost. Fireworks certainly spill into the night skies above every town in the country. Held on the 5th November its usually a chilly night with spectators wrapped up in hats, scarves, gloves and coats, grateful for the raging ...
Views: 3202(1 vote) - Recovering From Abuse; Is It Possible? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Esther AdlerSpousal abuse is devastating in every aspect. It creates deep wounds in the abuser, abused and anyone within close proximity to the experience. As a child, I not only witnessed my mother being abused by my father, but I too was severly abused. The violence created survival instincts so intense, ...
Views: 1934 - Could your excess weight be a form of protection? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Julie SimonI recently saw the play Ruined at the Geffen Theatre here in Los Angeles. It was an extremely moving and poignant story of the sexual and emotional abuse of women in the war-torn Congo. In this fictional story, some of the female Congolese refugees were "lucky" enough to find work and shelter in ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Another Aspect Of Grief And Loss - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere is always a reason why somebody grieves. We should not try to fight with our grief because it can lead to frustration and having a negative behavior. Grief and loss are a natural and practical process in our lives. However, dealing with grief and loss is not only practical but also ...
Views: 982 - Fighting with Grief and Moving On - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLoss, grief and death are a normal process that happen to us during our lifetime. As we face the reality of life, we go through many types of grief that are unavoidable. It's unreal to think that we cannot suffer any loss in our lives. Being prepared for is the hardest part. Sadness is the ...
Views: 1298 - How Can You Support Someone Who Is In Grief And Loss - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEach one of us has an individual style of coping grief and loss. A person who is grieving often feels so isolated or lonely in their grief. It may decrease their self esteem and after that they lose social activities and support from others. If they will do this kind of thing, their shock will ...
Views: 885 - How to Choose a Good Therapist - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantEver wonder about how to choose a therapist? Today I would like to share my thoughts on this important question. I believe a client can feel more understood when the therapist has clinical experience with the situation the client is bringing to therapy. And, if the therapist has the same ...
Views: 1708(2 votes) - Coping With Divorce for Men – 3 Rules for Happiness After Divorce - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Kyle MorrisonCoping with divorce for men can be confusing and frustrating. The reason is simple – support and help isn’t easy to find when it comes to men dealing with divorce. Living in the aftermath of divorce will feel like being in a slippery slope where no matter how hard you try to claw and struggle; ...
Views: 5661(1 vote) - Coping With A Loved One's Death - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Helen Mendes LoveIn our ASK THE DOCTOR section of our website, we recently received the following question: "Why is the sting of death so difficult to deal with?" Bob P. I answered: Dear Bob; I assume that someone important to you has died. That death may ...
Views: 1773 - Helping Those In Grief - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere are times in our lives that inevitably we will become face-to-face with grief. Or somebody and anybody in grief for that matter. Friends and family are there ready to support and help loved ones, and helpers often alleviate those who are grieving. There are some practical suggestions on ...
Views: 935 - Grief And Loss Counselling: How To Cope With The Death Of A Loved One - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHave you ever experienced grief so unyielding and persistent that there seem to be no end? The most familiar feeling mourners experience is being unable to find the confidence to face change, not enough dependable information to help cope with their loss and more importantly, not able to find a ...
Views: 1269 - Grieving Children: How To Help Youngsters Cope With Loss - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEven as adults, coping with grief and loss is never easy--how much more for grieving children? While we talk about how we mourn for the death of our loved ones, so often we overlook how our youngsters grieve and they usually don't know how to cope with loss and it can affect their sense of ...
Views: 931 - Honoring Life on Our Own Time - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Alanna LevensonHonoring Life on Our Own Time Recently I was in a Life Coaching session with one of my clients who told me a very touching, heartfelt story. She had gotten off early from work one day last week, so before she headed home to let her nanny off and to happily see her girls, she headed over to ...
Views: 1353 - Helping The Bereaved Work Through Their Loss - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThere will come a time in your life that you might be given the chance or opportunity to help or comfort somebody who has lost a loved one or even a beloved pet, work through their grief and loss. Treat the person who is experiencing grief and loss as you would also want to be treated if you ...
Views: 1157 - All About Bereavement Grief - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraBereavement is defined as a state of sadness or loneliness. An individual is in a state of bereavement when that person experiences loss of another person. The loss could be due to relationship breakups, death, loss of pets, someone moving away forever, divorce for instance, loss of employment, ...
Views: 1022 - Dealing with the Stress of Grief - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Grace TallmanDEALING WITH THE STRESS OF GRIEF How you respond to the stress associated with grief (see my previous article entitled “Grief and Stress”) is directly related to how well you are able to identify your stressors and respond to them in a healthy manner. In this article I will identify seven ...
Views: 1850 - Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Grace TallmanThe Suicide of a Loved One How to resolve the feelings of guilt and regret If only I had made more of an effort to engage my brother Henry more at our family Thanksgiving get-together. If only I had called him more often. If only I could have understood what was going on in his ...
Views: 2194 - Deliverance! - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Stacy Kamala WaltmanI wrote this note yesterday not realizing it was Ghandi’s birthday. It was in response to the death of 18 year old Tyler Clementi who killed himself after being “outted” on the internet. We have an opportunity to transmute this tragedy into one of leadership. Perhaps Tyler’s spirit agreed to ...
Views: 1228(3 votes) - Practical Alchemy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Janis EricsonMy aunt ended her five-year battle with cancer recently. While I was teaching hypnotherapy in south Florida, I visited her at home and knew it would be my last time with her. I am thankful I had the opportunity to sit with her and share my love and respect for her. So, after two days of tears ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - LOSSES OF DIVORCE: LETTING GO and MOVING ON - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Darlene LancerEven if you wanted the divorce, it entails loss. Aside from the ending of the relationship with your spouse, you may be losing your home, time with your children, in-laws, extended family, and even friends. There are inevitable financial losses, loneliness, a change of lifestyle, imagined ...
Views: 2024(1 vote) - Depression and Women - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2010 from Darlene LancerLast year, a study reported that despite the improvement in women's lives, their happiness relative to men has declined since the '70s, when the reverse was true. This held true across racial and socio-economic lines in several industrialized countries. Women's happiness also declines with age. ...
Views: 1822(1 vote) - Living with Loss Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Barnsley BrownLoss is natural, even inevitable, as we discussed in Part 1 of this article. But why does loss have to be so hard? And what can we do to make it just a bit easier? How do we deal with grief? With loss? Even with grief about loss? Here are some suggestions: * Accept your feelings, particularly ...
Views: 1477 - Living with Loss Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Barnsley BrownLife is full of so many losses--Major losses brought about by fighting, divorce or separation, getting laid off, becoming ill, or dying. Then there are the minor losses, such as loss of a budding friendship, loss of a material object, even loss of hair. (Some may think this is a major loss, I ...
Views: 1491 - Writing And Delivering A Eulogy - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraA eulogy is typically delivered as a speech at a funeral ceremony. It’s at once something personal and a method of involving all of those present in reminiscing some of the good things about the life of someone who has already passed away. Maybe the best and the most effective way to begin ...
Views: 1086 - Writing A Death Notice Or Obituary - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraA loved one’s demise is a very painful experience. An obituary or death notice is one significant way of honoring his or her life. The word “obituary” generally applies to the notice in a newspaper announcing a person’s demise. When the time comes in writing obituaries, it won’t be an easy ...
Views: 1707 - Funeral Poems To Remember Our Departed Loved Ones - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraMost people are concerned regarding the destiny or fate of their departed loved one. Oftentimes, fear and apprehension arise regarding what will happen after death and what might happen to our dear loved ones. Is he safe---or is she happy at last? Will we ever see or meet or be with each other ...
Views: 3347 - What Happens When We Die – How Do Medium Readers Explain This - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from rachel annHaving worked with many mediums over a 15 year career within the metaphysical readings industry. I have collected together many pieces of information which explain the science behind what happens to us when we die. Before we die our spirit guides prepare for our deaths months or weeks in ...
Views: 4757 - “My spouse wants a divorce and there's nothing I can do about it...” - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Susie and Otto CollinsLindsay feels as if she's trapped in a nightmare. She was well aware that her marriage to Sam has been rocky over the past year or two, but she always believed that the two of them would eventually work out their problems. She was completely unprepared when Sam came home from work a few ...
Views: 2733(1 vote) - Comforting Someone Dealing With Anticipatory Grief - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraDealing with anticipatory grief is tough to deal with, may it be after death or before, it is acceptable that there’s no topic more difficult to deal with than grieving. And this is where the beauty of friendship comes. More than sharing all those happy and fun times, all those sharing secrets ...
Views: 1982 - Effective Tips To Grief Recovery - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraGrief and loss recovery requires no method or order. It really depends on the individual, their social background or environment, their emotional strength at the time of their loved one’s passing and it also depends on how they died or what kind of grief. So here we have some sensible ideas of ...
Views: 1107(2 votes) - Some Helpful Tips On Planning Funeral Arrangements - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraPlanning funeral arrangements are never easy, as it involves pain, mourning after the loss and the discomfort of preparing for the family and loved ones left behind. In this article, I will share some tips regarding funeral arrangements and some facts, too. 1. As death takes place in the family, ...
Views: 958 - Grief Recovery Tips For The Grieving Souls - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraThe different stages of grief recovery are never easy, and it’s entirely up to the person how long it takes someone to be on the grieving process. There are different essentials when it comes to grief recovery, and it’s a must to help you to be on your way to recover. Bear in mind that tears ...
Views: 1484 - Fans Having Death Denial Over Michael Jackson - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraAfter I turned on my pc to check my mails, the “Bad” news that I saw on Yahoo was the death of Michael Jackson who was barely 50. My initial reaction was death denial. I feel fondness to this person that has caught my attention because of his not so ordinary skill. I immediately read the ...
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