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...] about DIY Memorials: How to Make a Memorial Shrine
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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...] about Book Reviews: Two Collections of Healing Affirmations
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...] about Getting through the Holidays, You Can Do It!
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...] about Feeling Gratitude During the Holidays
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...] about Book Review: “Angel Birthdays: A Day to Remember, A New Way to Heal, A Celebration of Life” (Garay and Abbott)
F.U. Heroin! Comfortably Numb And Then You Die
It's not a pretty story, but about 20 years ago three of my closest friends at the time became widows within a year. Young widows with small children and they … [Read more...] about F.U. Heroin! Comfortably Numb And Then You Die
What to Do When Someone Dies at Home
We’ve all heard stories about someone we know dying at home. Sometimes it’s unexpected, like when a junior high school classmate came home to find his mother on … [Read more...] about What to Do When Someone Dies at Home
How to Get Through Grief and the Holidays
This time of year can be trying without the added challenge of crippling grief during the holidays. The season of firsts without your loved one is a journey, … [Read more...] about How to Get Through Grief and the Holidays
How To Book A Flight for A Family Emergency
Compassion fares, also commonly known as bereavement airfares, are allowances given to close family members who need to travel to the funeral or memorial … [Read more...] about How To Book A Flight for A Family Emergency
Remembering Haley
Our town suffered a blow last week when an Amber Alert was issued for 10 year old Haley Owens. Alert neighbors witnessed the kidnapping and reported the … [Read more...] about Remembering Haley