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Five Ways to Help a Child Cope With the Loss of a Parent
Losing a parent through death or divorce is one of the most difficult things a child will face. It is important for the remaining parent to help their child face and deal with their loss in a healthy manner.
Julia Sorensen
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Religious Perspectives of Death
Death, both to the living and to the dying, means many different things. To some extent the meaning is different from person to person but many times our thoughts are based on our religion. Each religion around the world has their own view on death, the process of dying, and what is done after death.
Mike Vines
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When Life Happens
Recently several clients and friends have experienced hardships from house foreclosures to job loss to health crisis. Unfortunately not all things in life are "good" but with the right tools, you can find your way through your own quagmire to peace.
Kelly Ballard
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Coping With Bereavement - A Spiritual Approach
Divorce, redundancy, changing job, moving home etc are usually cited among the major causes of stress, but surely the most stressful thing we experience is bereavement. Our relationships with others are what really define our identity and place in the world, and when we realize that one who's been close will no longer be around in this lifetime the impact can be devastating. There's no easy way forward but this article might serve to light the way.
J Finnis
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The Journey Through the Grieving Process
There is no simple way through the grieving process, I know because I've been there. In 2005 I lost my Mom and husband within a month of each other and later that same year an uncle. I have lost relatives to death before, but this was different.
JoAnne Funch
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Bereavement - Picking Up the Pieces
Loss and grief is different for different reasons and under different circumstances. The pain touches on the same areas - the physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological and at times, financial. The loss of a spouse (or partner) leaves behind broken chords that hopefully, Father Time can mend.
Bonnie Moss
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Two Lingering Effects of Grief - Forgetfulness and Silly Mistakes
After a loved one dies we have lots of grief work to do. Months pass and we may think this grief work is done, only to find there is more to do. This article describes some of the lingering effects of grief after multiple losses.
Harriet Hodgson
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Lessons From Tim Russert
This past week has been filled with stories about the life Tim Russert lived. How he lived life to the fullest. I am saddened at his passing; saddened at losing such a remarkable person and journalist. As I listen to the many stories, I am reminded again of the lessons death teaches us. Although I never knew Tim Russert personally, here are a few of the lessons his life and death taught me:
Linda Trignano
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7 Rules For Managing Grief and Loss
Grief and loss are inherent parts of life. No one gets off scott free from facing the emotional and physical pain of accepting the death of a loved one. Here are seven rules that will help in the challenge to deal with the inevitable changes to be faced and re-orienting to a new and different life.
Lou LaGrand
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Self-Help - Healing Your Broken Heart
Do you feel broken-hearted yet another time due to the break-up of a relationship, or due to your partner not giving you what you want? Discover that this may not be the actual cause of your heartbreak!
Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
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