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Holding Space for Others as They Grieve

July 27, 2021

Holding Space for Others as They Grieve: How saying nothing at all is sometimes the best thing we can do for someone who is grieving. Stronger than ever is the need for nonverbal affirmation in today’s society. Our lives are ruled so much by a constant influx of virtual text...

End of Life Conversations

May 26, 2021

It is a gift to those we love if we can share our voices and name how we would like to face life even as it comes to an end. As a caretaker, you can help your loved one to voice decisions concerning their care. Life and death discussions are...

How To Keep Moving After A Loved One Has Died

May 26, 2021

We are never fully ready to face the finality of death. We may think we can prepare or practice in anticipation of loss, but death can always surprise and everyone reacts differently. Beyond the sadness of loss, you may experience other sharp emotions. There may be an experience of shock...

Grieving as a Family

May 25, 2021

The following is an excerpt from The National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) Grief Talk: Talking to a Child or Teen to Let them Know Someone has Died. Provide Honest And Accurate Information When talking to anyone about death and dying, a good rule of thumb is to talk simply, honestly,...

Talking To A Teenage Child To Let Them Know Someone Has Died (ages 13+)

April 6, 2021

The following is an excerpt from The National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) Grief Talk: Talking to a Child or Teen to Let them Know Someone has Died. Considerations For Teenage Children (13+ years): • Provide a familiar, distraction-free environment for the conversation about death. • Help teen find support. Teens...

Talking To A School – Age Child To Let Them Know Someone Has Died (ages 7-12)

April 6, 2021

The following is an excerpt from The National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) Grief Talk: Talking to a Child or Teen to Let them Know Someone has Died. Considerations For School-Age Children (7 – 12 years): • Review the child’s understanding of the person’s decline in health, leading to their death....

Workplace Support

April 2, 2021

Struggling to return to work after the loss of a loved one? Or do you work with someone who is returning to work while still grieving and you don’t know what to say? Carson’s Village can help. Visit our resource pages to access return to work aids that will help...

Talking To A Young Child To Let Them Know Someone Has Died (ages 2-6)

April 2, 2021

The following is an excerpt from The National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) Grief Talk: Talking to a Child or Teen to Let them Know Someone has Died. Children as young as two will assume care of an adult who is grieving. They do not want to cause hurt in loved...

Passing Anniversary

February 23, 2021

Whether it’s the first or the twentieth, the anniversary of a loved one’s death can bring up a lot. Not only do you have to manage your own emotions, but you’ll likely hear from friends and family who want to check-in and process with you. So, what exactly should you...

Find A Loved One’s Grave

May 7, 2020

Find the graves of ancestors, create virtual memorials or add photos, virtual flowers, and a note to a loved one’s memorial. The resource “Find a Grave” is the world’s largest gravesite collection of over 180 million memorials created by the community since 1995. This can aid in finding the grave...

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