Anticipating a tough holiday without your loved one? Check out this quick guide to help you think through and make a plan that will help. Making a holiday plan can help you prepare for the holidays after the loss of a loved one. Use the steps...
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This infographic walks you through 5 steps that will help you prepare your colleagues to support you during an anticipatory loss of a loved one. Here are the steps to check off: Prepare your colleagues Create a plan B Ask for a second set of eyes ...
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Looking for a card to send someone in grief? You can print and send this card - choose to either color it yourself or send it along with colored pencils. Print this PDF on an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper, color, and fold in half...
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The four tasks of mourning are key aspects of finding healing. These tasks are featured in our Understanding Grief workshop and based on the work of Dr. J.W. Worden. Task #1: Accept the reality of the loss After a loved one dies, grieving individuals will often experience...
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We summarize the 7 factors that can lead to a complicated grief journey. These factors are integrated into our workshops and based on the work of Dr. J.W. Worden. Factor 1: The relationship with the deceased Closer kinship relationships will probably produce more intense grief The...
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Anniversaries are hard, especially the first one, here are some ways to to help you prepare and find healing around the first anniversary of the death of your loved one. It is common for grievers to experience emotional upheaval for a few weeks before and after...
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This list of 30 ideas, originally from What’s Your Grief, will help you find ways to honor and remember your loved one at one of the most challenging times. 30 Ideas for the First Anniversary Take flowers to the grave site, memorial site, or other place...
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