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Explaining Suicide to Children
Web Submission Many people believe it is best to shield children from the truth, that somehow this will protect them. More often than not, the opposite is true. Misleading children can do more harm than good. Not knowing the truth can be terrifying and hurtful. Submitted 04/14/08. |
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Sharing Grief - Making a Person Feel Better
Web Submission Most often, grief is considered an emotional response to loss, though it also has physical, cognitive, behavioral, philosophical, and social dimensions. Losses can range from loss of employment to the loss of the people nearest to us. Submitted 04/11/08. |
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On Coping with Death ... Now Imagine You are a Child
Web Submission Every child's grief reaction will be different. Survivors must stay close and attune themselves to the child's emotional response, allow the child to vent constructively, and be there to restore structure and routine - key factors for adaptat... Submitted 04/10/08. |
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Practical Ways to Deal with your Grief
Web Submission My experience with grief has helped me to assist others throughout the years, and I would like to share these thoughts with you. There are times when you feel lost and alone, but there are people like me who want to provide support and encouragement. Submitted 04/09/08. |
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Grief Relief: Looking for Laughter in Loss
Web Submission It may take some time to find laughter after a loss. It may not always be the fall-down-hold-your-belly kind of laughter. Sometimes it's only an inner chuckle. However, whatever kind it is, it is there. It is there to provide a momentary respite. Submitted 04/08/08. |
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Grief and Loss: 10 Strategies to Help You Cope
Web Submission Grief comes in waves, as times of peace and calm are suddenly shattered by overpowering emotion. The strategies presented in this article provide a few suggestions to help you ride out the waves as you cope with your grief. Submitted 04/07/08. |
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Death of a Partner: Finding Love Again
Web Submission The very practical problem a survivor can face is loneliness. Some women cope with this by spending more time with their families and friends and taking up new interests. For some women, that is enough. New relationships aren't for everyone. Submitted 04/04/08. |
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The Search for Meaning When a Loved One Dies
Web Submission Finding meaning in death is not always easy, and sometimes it is hard to find. However, the search for meaning when a loved one dies can make a big difference in how you cope with your loss and reinvest in life. This article explores this meaning. Submitted 04/03/08. |
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It's OK to Begin a Relationship with Your Deceased Loved One
Web Submission We never forget our loved ones. They are close to our hearts, and in fact, it is healthy to establish a continuing bond with them, if it is desired. Actually, it is natural to think of them at family celebrations, holidays, and anniversaries. Submitted 04/02/08. |
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What Does a Living Will Declare?
Web Submission It is quite common for people to write a living will saying that they do not want to be kept alive on artificial life support if they have no hope of recovery. The term 'advanced directive' is also frequently used to refer to such a document. Submitted 04/01/08, edited 04/01/08. |
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The Importance of Memorials in the Grieving Process
Web Submission The possibility of death is always with us. However, in our rush to glorify the living, we turn a blind eye towards death. That is why we are so unprepared when death finally finds us - through someone we love, or in the course of our own journey. Submitted 03/28/08. |
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How to Pick the Perfect Sympathy Flower Arrangements
Web Submission You can choose between sending flowers to the funeral or to the family's home. Generally, you would send them to the funeral if you knew the deceased. It can also be a nice idea to send flowers to the family after the funeral is over. Submitted 03/27/08. |
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How to Minimize Self-Imposed Isolation in Grief and Loss
Web Submission You can reduce unnecessary suffering. If you are mourning the death of a loved one, or providing support for a bereaved person, here are ways to make inroads on the devastating toll that isolation takes on emotional disposition and energy levels. Submitted 03/25/08. |
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A Widow's Many 'Firsts'
Web Submission At night, I would lie in bed and stare into the dark, feeling the emptiness of the room, as it matched the emptiness in my heart. When I took off my wedding ring the first time, I put it on my opposite hand. It felt strange ... it didn't belong. Submitted 03/23/08, edited 11/24/11. |
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A Child's View of Death ... Linda's Story
Web Submission Gwen's husband was killed in a small plane crash. The year after, she moved back east to her home town of Ottawa, which gave her a chance to reconnect with siblings and their young broods. She relates a story of how her young niece viewed death. Submitted 03/19/08. |
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How to Help Other Pets Cope with the Death of a Pet
Web Submission Pets also feel the loss of other pets in their midst as humans do. Even though not exactly the same way as humans, they also feel a deep sense of loss when another pet dies. You may need to give your surviving pets a lot of extra attention and love. Submitted 03/16/08. |
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How to Overcome the Fear of Dying
Web Submission In our world where many of our actions are motivated by fear, the fear of dying seems like just another fear we need to live with. However, I have had the good fortune to come across people who are able to die with courage, dignity, and peace. Submitted 03/13/08. |
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Breaking Through Your Own Denial of Death as a Caregiver
Web Submission Death is not something we like to focus on. However, in reading so many books on death and dying by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler Ross and Stephen Levine, it has become evident to me that the more fully we live our lives, the easier it is to look at death. Submitted 03/12/08. |
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Talking to Children about Bereavement and Pet Loss
Web Submission As a parent, you might be nervous of telling your children too little or too much about what has happened to their pet. You may also feel awkward around this subject, or be very distressed yourself, and you may want to ask someone to help you. Submitted 03/11/08. |
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How to Be a Positive Grief Model for a Child
Web Submission We learn about dying, death, and grieving more by watching what others do and less about what they say. Regrettably, this occurs because adults say less about these subjects and try not to show their true feelings around children. Submitted 03/09/08, edited 11/24/11. |
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