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This blog will allow you the opportunity to acquire both support and guidance after experiencing a significant loss.

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10 Common Myths About Grief That Keep People Stuck

Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it's also one of the most misunderstood. Too often, people are given advice that sounds comforting but ultimately prevents healing. At The Grief Recovery Institute, we believe that grieving hearts need truth, not clichés.

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  • May 15, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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Grieving the Loss of a Friend: How to Cope and Heal After Losing a Close Companion

The death of a friend can be one of life's most painful experiences. Unlike family relationships, friendships are bonds we choose. The death of a friend can leave a huge emotional scar. Yet, grieving the loss of a friend is often minimized or misunderstood by others.

 

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  • Apr 22, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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Losing Trust Causes Grief

Did you know that losing trust causes grief?

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  • Apr 15, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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What to Say (and What Not to Say) When Someone Loses a Parent

Did you know that most of what people say to comfort someone who has lost a parent isn’t helpful? 

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  • Mar 27, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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Caring for Aging Parents: A Shift You Might Not Be Ready For

Have you ever had to step into the role of caregiver for your aging parent? It's a shift that most people aren't ready for. This role reversal can bring up a flood of emotions, especially when combined with unresolved grief and complex family dynamics. 

 

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  • Mar 14, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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Finding Love After Heartbreak

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  • Feb 27, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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Overcoming Grief and Finding Freedom

On the Feel Free Again podcast, host Cole James catches up with his longtime friend Jocelyn Jackson Williams, an incredible trainer at the Grief Recovery Institute.

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  • Feb 20, 2025
  • Cole James
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The Link Between Grief and Addiction

Addiction recovery and grief are deeply intertwined, and understanding this connection is essential for healing and growth. Addiction is often rooted in unresolved grief.

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  • Feb 13, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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Navigating Grief on Valentine's Day: 3 Ways to Cope

With Valentine's Day approaching, it's hard to miss all the reminders—stores packed with cards and candy, ads pushing romantic gifts, and social media full of love posts. For some, all of it can stir up painful thoughts and emotions.

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  • Feb 07, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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The Overlooked Grief of Miscarriage

Miscarriage is a loss that many parents deeply grieve, yet it’s often misunderstood or ignored by others. This kind of grief, known as disenfranchised grief, isn’t openly recognized or supported, leaving parents to process their pain in silence. 

 

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  • Jan 31, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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