Before you roll your eyes, stop and think about what I’m saying: staging a funeral is a lot like hosting a social gathering (I hate to call it a party, but I … [Read more...]
Don’t Dismiss the Healing Power of Funeral Flowers
Sadly, funerals have been on my itinerary more frequently the last couple of years. One disturbing trend that's clear and often noted in the obituary is the … [Read more...]
Audio Books on Grief and Loss
If you’re a fan of audio books and are looking for books on grief and loss, you’ll be happy to learn there are many to choose from, including those reviewed and … [Read more...]
Anticipatory Grief: One Woman’s Story
Today, I’d like to talk about anticipatory grief in general, and my experience of it in particular. In the process, I’ll offer a few tips for dealing with … [Read more...]
Firefighter Burden Walk, March of the Bull
We've got a soft spot here for the men and women who dedicate their lives to fire service and rescue. As discussed here before, my father was a firefighter, a … [Read more...]
DIY Memorials: How to Make a Memorial Shrine
Are you looking for fun, meaningful DIY memorial ideas? If so, you’ve come to the right place because our 2018 blog calendar is chock-full of wonderful … [Read more...]
Book Reviews: Two Collections of Healing Affirmations
Have you heard of ‘grief brain’? It’s the state of confusion and disorientation which comes over us in the early stages of grieving. It can last for months, … [Read more...]
Getting through the Holidays, You Can Do It!
I know a woman in my thrice-weekly workout class whose brother died unexpectedly back in January of this year. We spend a lot of time together before class, … [Read more...]
Feeling Gratitude During the Holidays
This afternoon I spoke to a client who just lost her husband a couple of weeks ago. He'd been battling ALS for the last few years. She's planning for an … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Angel Birthdays: A Day to Remember, A New Way to Heal, A Celebration of Life” (Garay and Abbott)
By: Kim Stacey, Certified Grief Counselor The Internet is an amazing resource; but I suspect you know that already. And you probably already know … [Read more...]