A Grief Support Blog

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

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How Long Does Grieving Take?

One of the difficulties with hearing "time heals all wounds" — it doesn't; please read our blog post on this topic — is that sometimes people will then expect that, not only will "all wounds" be healed, but that it can be done in a set amount of time.

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  • Apr 14, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
  • 9 comments

Are There Obvious Triggers to Grief?

As you walk through grief, you may feel like there are myriad sensory landmines waiting to be triggered: seeing that picture in the hall, passing that special place you used to go together, sorting through personal items, or recognizing a sound or smell that reminds you of that person.
 
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  • Apr 08, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
  • 5 comments

What does grief look like?

You've probably heard the saying, "Everyone grieves in their own way and at their own pace." That's true. Grieving is as unique as each person's experience.

 

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  • Apr 01, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
  • 0 comments

Grief Myths: Will Keeping Busy Help You Recover From Loss?

Has anyone ever suggested you keep busy following a loss?

 

Have you tried it?

 

Did it help you recover or was it merely a distraction?

 

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  • Aug 20, 2015
  • Allison James
  • 8 comments

Can You Experience Grief If No One Died?

Have you been through a breakup?

 

Have you retired or changed jobs?

 

Have you moved, lost a pet, or lost your faith?

 

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  • Jul 22, 2015
  • Allison James
  • 8 comments

3 Things You Shouldn't Do When Grieving a Divorce

 

Divorce isn’t easy.

 

When a couple breaks up almost everything familiar to them changes. 

 

Every couple has rituals whether they have been married for 3 months or 30 years. 

 

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  • Jul 15, 2015
  • Allison James
  • 14 comments

Is it Ever Too Soon to Begin to Recover From Loss?

When your heart is broken it’s hard to imagine feeling better. Often grievers wonder if they will be in pain forever. Sadly, some people are in pain for the rest of their lives because of the misinformation we’ve all been taught about dealing with grief.

 

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  • Jul 08, 2015
  • Allison James
  • 2 comments

6 Tips for Focusing at Work While Grieving a Breakup

Are you going through a breakup?
 
Is it difficult for you to concentrate?
 
That’s normal.
 
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  • Jul 06, 2015
  • Allison James
  • 2 comments

7 Signs You’re Experiencing Unresolved Grief


You don’t need anyone to tell you when your heart is broken.  You know it.

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  • Jun 18, 2015
  • Allison James
  • 16 comments

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