With the holidays coming closer, you might already be thinking about your plans to celebrate. This is the time of year when many families gather to celebrate a time to be with each other. For those who are coping with grief, the holidays can be a challenging time of the year. The holiday season can […]

What do you think of when you hear the word grief? You may think of some of the most common causes of grief: a loved one passing away, the end of a relationship, injury or illness, or even divorce. However, there are a lot of other situations that can cause us to grieve. Remember, the […]

Grief covers a broad range of experiences, and many of us have felt grief at some point in our lives. Grief can be felt over the death of someone, the loss of a friendship or relationship, divorce, moving, switching jobs, losing your faith, and so much more. Losing a meaningful relationship in life is never […]

What does it mean to be grieving? Grief, as it is commonly misunderstood, isn’t just about recovering from a loss brought on by death. So what is grief? What does it mean to be grieving? Going by the straight Dictionary.com definition, grief is: “keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss.”  This definition is […]

At some point in our lives, we will all be touched by grief. For some, grief comes in childhood. It’s important to remember that loss is not restricted by age. When children grieve, they tend to experience it differently than adults, so it’s vital to understand how children deal with grief. A child’s reaction to […]

Grief and loss are dealt with very differently from person to person. Some people overcome their grief privately, while others grief with the help of a community of loved ones. Grief recovery journeys all look different depending on the griever’s ability to cope with their loss. When it comes to finding comfort through loss, it is […]