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What Does Grief Feel Like: Symptoms of the Grieving Process

What does grief feel like? Grief can often have a mind of its own and is on its own timeline …
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Grief After Suicide: You Do Not Walk This Road Alone

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. During this time, we remember those whose lives have been touched by suicide and …

Grief Is Not Linear: Understanding the Ripple Effect

Grief is not linear. It is entirely possible (and likely) to have a relatively peaceful week, punctuated by waves of …

How to Help Someone Who is Grieving: 7 Practical Ways

When someone you care about is grieving, you may feel at a loss as to how to help them. The …

 7 Worst Things To Say To Someone Going Through Grief and Loss

Have you ever been the person at a funeral to show support, but you’re worried you’ll say the wrong thing? …
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Back To School After the Death of a Loved One

Encouragement for Grieving Students, Teachers and School Staff For many families, the beginning of a new school year is filled …
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WHEN THE CALENDAR HURTS: HELPING GRIEVERS NAVIGATE SPECIAL DATES

There are times when the calendar brings joy. There are times when the calendar hurts. And sometimes, the date on …
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HOW TO CARE FOR THE GRIEVING FATHER ON FATHER’S DAY

Dad: The Forgotten Griever As Father’s Day approaches, many churches will rightfully celebrate fathers for their love, strength, guidance, and …
Missing Dad on Father's Day: Blue tie on Blue background, note that says "When it's not a happy father's day"

THE CHALLENGE OF MISSING YOUR DAD ON FATHER’S DAY

Smiles and laughter are among the many faces we might see on Father’s Day. But there is another face we …