Grief & Loss Blog

managing stress when grieving

Managing Stress When Grieving a Loss

Managing Stress When Grieving There are times in life when we all need a little extra tlc. Once such time is when you suffer a loss of someone or something important to you. Grief can evoke physical and mental pain and can be incredibly stressful. So, today we talk about managing stress when grieving a […]

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Grief and Spirituality Losing and Finding It

Grief and Spirituality Losing It and Finding It When grieving, you may experience incredibly intense emotions. You may find yourself tired, mentally exhausted and even feel physical aches and pain. And if that is not enough in grief and spirituality can be tested.

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Self Hypnosis for Grief Loss and Sadness

Self Hypnosis for Grief, Loss and Sadness In times of loss, grief and sadness, the thought of taking the next step can feel overwhelming. But to help us move forward it’s important to get unstuck. This means we need to clear a little space in our mind. So how can we do this. Using self […]

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avoiding feelings

Are You Avoiding Feelings in Grief

Are Avoiding Feelings in Grief – Why Avoiding Feelings Make It Worse When was the last time you wanted to feel bad? No one wants to feel pain, sorrow or anything that hurts. So if you are avoiding feelings it is likely because you are desperate not to feel any pain.But if you are avoiding […]

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Memorial Birthstone Necklace for a Friend

Memorial Birthstone Necklace for Friend     Sympathy Gift for a Friend in Memory of their Mother – Birthstone Necklace for Mother Sometimes there are no words to express what you wish to say to a friend whose lost a…

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dysfunctional ways people deal with grief

5 Dysfunctional Ways People Deal with Grief

5 Dysfunctional Ways People Deal with Grief  When grief strikes there is no way of telling how it will affect you. Some people feel numb, others panic as they try to make sense of what seems senseless. And through it all it’s easy to fall into a dark place. And what is important to notice […]

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journaling

11 Styles of Journaling for Tough Times

Styles of Journaling for Tough Times There are lots of reasons people journal. It’s a way to record experiences, express inner thoughts and even capture memories. In times of life changes keeping a journal is a useful tool and a gift for someone who is going through difficult times. So, today we talk about 11 […]

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Healing after loss grief books

Recommended Books for Grief and Loss

Top Recommended Books for Grief and Loss After a loved one dies, each day can be a struggle. But each day, you can also find comfort and understanding in this daily companion. With one brief entry for every day of the calendar year, this little book by beloved grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt offers small, […]

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creativity to heal in grief

41 Creative Activities to Heal in Grief

Heal in Grief Using 41 Activities Everyone will experience a loss in some form. Whether a job loss, life change, death of someone or something you care about. And following a loss most often comes grief. In these difficult times it is important to take care of yourself. One such way is using creativity. Here […]

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online therapy for grief

Is Online Therapy for Grief and Loss

Online Therapy for Grief After Life Changes                 Grief comes with almost any life changes such as divorce, a change of a job, health changes and diagnosis and of course the loss after a death. And sometimes you need someone to talk to, to lend an ear, or […]

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