Support For Grief: Different Programs with Different Goals
This is the first in a four-part series about programs that offer support for grief. Before we get to those programs, let’s start with a basic definition of grief. Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss. But even though that’s true, the reality is that most of what we learn about dealing with … Continue Reading
Bereaved Children: 5 ways our book can help
Much of what we know about loss was taught to us by our parents. Those ideas we learned became part of our belief system. Unfortunately, our parents weren’t working with the most accurate information on this misunderstood topic. You can read about the grief myths here. As a parent, there are ways to make sure … Continue Reading
Grieving Children: Talking to your kids about loss
When working with grieving children there are many things you can do to help. Here is a simple list to refer to when you identify that your child is grieving. To find out what events are considered grieving experiences, please take a look at our list by clicking here. Do Go First. As the adult, … Continue Reading
Over 40 life experiences you might have that cause grief
We’re indebted to psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe for the insightful research that led to the Holmes-Rahe Stress Scale. The now-famous scale details the 43 life events that are most liable to create feelings of grief, and in turn cause illness and other health-related problems. Although we use the word grief, rather than stress, … Continue Reading
Grief Resources: Why keeping busy is a bad plan when grieving (Grief Myths Part 6)
Over time, we have identified six major myths that are so universal that nearly everyone can relate to having absorbed them early in life, although they can’t always explain what they mean and whether or not they are true or helpful. We have many grief resources available on our website. However, it is impossible for … Continue Reading
Grief Help Guide: What does The Grief Recovery Method offer?
When searching for grief help, you have more options now than ever. In this blog, we’ll describe all the options that we provide here at The Grief Recovery Institute. Our organziation was founded by John W. James, who found no assistance when he and his wife suffered the tragic loss of their 3 day old … Continue Reading
Dealing with Bereavement: Why Being Strong For Others Hurts You (Grief Myths Part 5)
Over time, we have identified six major myths about grief that are so universal that nearly everyone can relate to having absorbed them early in life, although they can’t always explain what they mean and whether or not they are true or helpful. You can read part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4 … Continue Reading
It is said that time heals all wounds. This is a myth (Grief Myths Part 4)
Over time, we have identified six major myths about grief that are so universal, that nearly everyone can relate to having absorbed them early in life, although they can’t always explain what they mean and whether or not they are true or helpful. Here is part 1, part 2, and part 3 of the series … Continue Reading
Grief Support Groups: How the Grief Recovery Method Outreach Program Works
What is the Grief Recovery Method Outreach Program and is it the same as a traditional grief support group? What is it? The Grief Recovery Method is the action program for moving beyond death, divorce and other losses. The Grief Recovery Outreach Program gives participants specific actions to take, so they can recover from loss. … Continue Reading
On Grief and Grieving: How we learn to grieve alone (Grief Myths Part 3)
On Grief and Grieving: Today we’re going to address the third grief myth, Grieve Alone. We’re sometimes tempted to rank the six myths in order of which is the most harmful. And if we did compare them, we might say that the false idea that we’re supposed to Grieve Alone is the most dangerous of … Continue Reading
