What better place to find information on grief and grieving than through a hospice site? A hospice is geared to helping people transition from life to death and to helping families ease the pain of loss. The following list is comprised of ten great sites that contain information about how to handle the grieving process for yourself or for others.
Filed under: Death & Dying, Grief and Grieving, Hospice on June 25th, 2009 | No Comments »
I was young when my grandmother died, but I remember clearly how I felt. I was sad, but mostly I was scared. I didn’t know what had happened, and – in my family – children were the last ones to know about details. That experience finally led me to counseling, which was a great move. You see, that counseling taught me how to talk about death with my own daughter.
Filed under: Death & Dying, Grief and Grieving, Talking with Children on December 24th, 2008 | No Comments »
When you apply for a job, you may not realize at first that your co-workers eventually become your extended family. Over time, office parties, get-togethers and even over-the-cubicle interactions bond you to other office employees. While these relationships may differ from our family and friends, they still build bonds of trust and intimacy. This is why a co-worker’s death can be difficult to handle, especially if you were close to that person.
Filed under: Death & Dying, Funeral Arrangements, Grief and Grieving on December 19th, 2008 | No Comments »
Remember that family members also go through the five stages of grief upon news about a family member’s illness or death. This is why many professionals suggest counseling for entire families that are involved with a dying family member. This counseling is affective even for those who have lost a limb or mobility or for family members who face difficulties dealing with their loved ones’ losses.
Filed under: Death & Dying, Grief and Grieving on November 24th, 2008 | 5 Comments »