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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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Grief Certification Professional Training Recovery

How to Choose A Grief Certification Course

The Grief Recovery Institute has been around for 40 years. We've been doing the certification training for about 30 years. There is more competition now than ever in terms of certifications with grief, which is a good thing. 

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  • Feb 15, 2023
  • Cole James
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Holiday Grief Loss Expectation

Grief and Expectations During the Holidays by Lois

The holidays are supposed to be a happy time, but let's be honest - many of us are grieving this time of year, and it's not just about death, divorce, or job loss. Everyone has issues, so let's discuss hopes, dreams, expectations, changes, and choices. 

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  • Dec 21, 2022
  • Lois Hall, MS
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Covid Grief Loss Healing Recovery Grief Education

Covid, Grief and Healing

Covid. I am so over it. It's been two and a half long years. I'm done. I'm tired. I'm exhausted. I am fed up. I am still scared. I am shocked and surprised. How many more feeling words can I find to talk about Covid? 

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  • Oct 21, 2022
  • Lois Hall, MS
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Grieving the Death of Queen Elizabeth II

Do you remember the first time you heard about the death of a celebrity you loved like President John F.

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  • Sep 09, 2022
  • Allison James Henry
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How to Help Someone Who is Heartbroken on Mother's Day

When some people think of Mother’s Day they think of huge family gatherings full of colorful flowers, warm smiles, and boisterous laughter.

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  • May 05, 2022
  • Allison James Henry
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Prolonged Grief Disorder Loss Pain Recovery program

The DSM-5's Designation of Prolonged Grief Disorder Will Hurt People

 

Have you ever felt an intense yearning, longing, or preoccupation when someone close to you has died? Did it cause you distress, or did you have difficulty functioning?

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  • Apr 04, 2022
  • Allison James Henry
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How to Talk to Your Kids About War

If you’ve turned on the news or been on social media recently then you’ve certainly heard about the devastating Russia-Ukraine Conflict. 

 

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  • Mar 03, 2022
  • Allison James Henry
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I Don’t Need to Work on Myself. I Just Want to Help Other People With Grief.

A lot of people don’t think they’ve experienced grief. It makes sense why. We’ve been taught that grief is caused by death, usually death of someone you loved and cared for. 

 

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  • Feb 17, 2022
  • Allison James Henry
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3 Ways to Survive the Holidays After Someone Dies

 

The holidays can be amazing. They can also be tough for the broken-

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  • Dec 09, 2021
  • Allison James Henry
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