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How To Keep Moving After A Loved One Has Died

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...

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...

Honoring and Remembering

January 13, 2020
The first year after the death, you will experience and “live through” the firsts: birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and holidays. Below we offer tips and suggestions in managing and living through these “firsts”. Remember, some of these tips will apply and others may not. Recognize the holidays will be different this...

Common Myths About Grief

January 13, 2020
Do you believe… “Mourning is the same as grieving” “There are orderly, predictable stages to grief”  “The goal of grief is to move away from it, not toward it”   Common myths can keep us from supporting one another, or ourselves in grief.  Does it matter that grief (bereavement) is...

About Grief

January 13, 2020
Grief is a natural and normal reaction to a loss of any kind.  It is a journey of experiences and feelings in response to that loss and a process of life adjustment because of that loss.  Grief is not an option, but a necessary mechanism for health and well-being. We...

How to Cope with Grief

November 15, 2018
Coping with loss takes time, and it impacts each person differently, both emotionally and physically. There is no single “right way” to grieve. The experience is deeply personal, and healing happens at its own pace. Below, we explore different approaches to managing grief — from practical coping strategies to emotional...

Tips on How to Support a Grieving Family

November 14, 2018
Your best friend or family member is in pain and you aren’t sure what to say.  Use this guide to help you with some examples of things to say in this difficult time.  It is important to understand there is nothing you can say at this moment to take away...

Common Triggers

November 14, 2018
Everyday occurrences can trigger an unexpected emotional reaction. We are not recommending or assuming any particular actions must be completed. This is only to help to identify what could trigger a response and is not an exhaustive list. Around the house or work Laundry — Are there items of the...
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