Looking for materials and information to help make sense of your experience, feel less alone, or support others when they are grieving? Explore the pages below to learn about grief, listen to stories from others, and make supportive connections.
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Shortly after my dear, sweet husband died suddenly last year, I resurrected the following rhyming poem I had written to kickstart me on the second half of my life (as long as medical science cooperates until I reach the ripe old age of 148 years). Hopefully, it will be just as jam-packed as our marriage was, with all kinds of new and thrilling adventures, similar to the life that we shared for almost 50 years together…a true remembrance of my husband’s spirit.
Join our upcoming workshop, Caring for Someone Who Is Grieving, where we will examine the dynamics of compassionate communications, even when facing a life-altering loss. We will examine generational differences, past perceptions of loss, and situations where “just talking ” can sometimes be challenging.
Qigong is a gentle mind/body/whole-person practice that consists of breathwork, mindfulness, seated/standing/postures and movements. Practicing Qigong can strengthen the lungs, which cultivates the safety, comfort and balance needed to nourish the grieving heart.
First step alone, letting go, embracing the unknown: each action requiring conscious effort when grief, sadness or mourning create the texture of your life for such a long time. So often a day without persistent sadness seems to be followed by two or more days with pain and hold no moments of contentment or relief.
For all the ways we love, there is a grief to match. Love that is public or private, love that is straightforward or complicated, can manifest with unique grief characteristics. One important grief relationship occurs with a caregiver’s love and anticipatory grief.
Care Considerations & Understanding LGBTQ+ Grief A special presentation for Hospice Professionals, Clergy, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Victim’s Advocates,...
For all the ways we love, there is a grief to match. Love that is public or private, love that is straightforward or complicated, can manifest with unique grief characteristics. One important grief relationship occurs with a caregiver’s love and anticipatory grief.
My name is Amy Pickett-Williams, and I’m celebrating twenty-five years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (happy anniversary to me!). I’m also a yoga teacher specializing in somatic therapy, which explores the connection between mind, body, and spirit…
Facilitating a support group provides me with the chance to witness incredible courage and strength in those who are grieving. When I consider the fact that here are survivors of one of the most, if not the most, tragic event in their lives, coming together with people they probably have never met and sharing their deepest grief, is truly amazing. Whether their loss was one month, one year, or ten years ago, they are showing tremendous courage in opening their hearts to others.
Grief and the holidays can be challenging for so many reasons. As a griever, find comfort that your feelings matter! Read more about the “Griever Bill of Rights for the Holidays”.