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Why We Call It Grief Recovery

Have you ever wondered why we use the word "recover" in grief recovery? Some people have a problem with that word or get stuck on it. 

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  • May 28, 2024
  • Cole James
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Saying Goodbye to Max the Dog

When I was in first grade, I had a dog named Max. We had lived in an apartment building before that, and one day my parents told me we were buying a house, and they were ecstatic. All I cared about was what they promised me: when we moved into the house, I could get a dog.

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  • May 09, 2024
  • Cole James
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Does Your Grief Group Focus on Pain or Healing?

You've probably heard the term "big pharma" when discussing large pharmaceutical companies that might not have your best interests in mind. They want to keep your business, so they provide some solutions, but not necessarily lasting ones, because then they'd lose your business, i.e., money.

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  • May 02, 2024
  • Cole James
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Intagible Losses: Loss of Trust, Safety and Security

Have you heard the phrases “tangible” and “intangible” loss? 

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  • Apr 18, 2024
  • Allison James Henry
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PTSD, Suicide and Survivor's Guilt in the Military

Did you know that the Grief Recovery Method was started by a combat Veteran? Our current Vice President, Ed Owens, is also a combat veteran.

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  • Apr 10, 2024
  • Cole James
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Is There Hope After You Lose a Child?

Ed Owens is a former police officer and United States military member who currently serves as the Vice President of the Grief Recovery Institute. He took the time to share his journey into grief recovery, which is deeply personal and profound and stems from a tragic event that shattered his world.

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  • Apr 03, 2024
  • Cole James
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What Snowboarding Has to Do With Grief

Growing up in Southern California, I had never even seen snow before. But that didn't stop my friends from dragging me up to the top of a mountain and strapping a snowboard on me at 15. With minimal instruction and ill-fitting gear, I somehow managed to make it down the hill in one piece.

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  • Mar 28, 2024
  • Cole James
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4 Helpful Ways to Walk Through Grief During Easter

As we approach Easter, the sight of pastel colored eggs and invitations to Sunday services may bring up feelings of grief and heartbreak for many. Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a painful past, know that your grief is valid.

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  • Mar 20, 2024
  • Allison James Henry
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8 Ways to Support a Widowed Friend

Are you wondering how to help a recently widowed friend but don't know what to say to them? You're not alone. Many people struggle to find the right words in times of loss. It's not your fault. Most of us were never taught how to support someone who has lost a spouse. Let's change that! 

 

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  • Mar 12, 2024
  • Allison James Henry
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Are the 5 Stages of Grief True?

Did you know that what people call the five stages of grief were originally the five stages of death and dying? Elizabeth Kubler Ross, a pioneer in her field, highlighted the importance of recognizing and understanding the inner turmoil of those facing death.

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  • Mar 08, 2024
  • Cole James
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