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Are We Grieving the 2016 Presidential Election?

The United States has just completed the 2016 election process and we are bombarded by reports in the media concerning people’s surprise, elation, dismay, excitement and even protests after the votes were counted. One word that we have yet to hear from any prominent media outlet is “grief” related to the outcome and how it touches us on a very personal level.

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  • Nov 16, 2016
  • stephen moeller, grief recovery specialist
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Are You Looking for Hope? Here It Is.

Have you ever been in such a dark place that you thought there was no way out? You experienced the death of someone you love, the end of a romantic relationship, or the loss of yourself?

 

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  • Oct 27, 2016
  • Laura Jack
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Sometimes Avoiding People is a Good Idea

Recently, we wrote about how many people tend to isolate themselves when grieving the loss of a close person in their life. We've analyzed why this is a bad plan for everyone and how being around supportive people helps the grieving process into the future.

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  • Jun 15, 2016
  • Cole James
  • 3 comments

We are all grieving from the tragic Orlando shooting

 

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  • Jun 14, 2016
  • Cole James
  • 1 comments

Three Things To Remember When Helping a Client With Grief

As professionals who deal with those who have experienced a loss, there are certain things that we know are better ways of helping. The comfort from family and friends is sometimes helpful to the bereaved but on a professional level, there are a few specific things to remember when working with a person who is grieving a loss.

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  • Jun 13, 2016
  • Cole James
  • 6 comments

Divorce Grief; Personalizing The Healing Process

"Time heals all wounds." "Keep your chin up." "You're better off without your ex anyway." Are these some of the sentiments you've heard since divorcing your spouse? While your family and friends mean well, the reality is that the grieving process in the aftermath of a divorce cannot be summed up in a neat little cliche. Grief is hard, messy and very personal.

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  • Jun 08, 2016
  • Cole James
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The Key Benefits of Forgiveness During the Grieving Process

Whether you're grieving the loss of someone who is still alive, yet no longer involved in your life through divorce or by choice, or someone who has passed on, forgiveness during the grieving process is critical. It's not just freeing to you in general. It's also a key part of the grieving and recovery process.

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  • Jun 07, 2016
  • Cole James
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How do I know if I have unresolved grief? It's simple...

Unresolved grief can be caused by a wide variety of life events. Although most people associate grief with death and are upset at not being able to say a final "I love you" or "good bye", there are over forty life experiences that can cause grief, many of which remain unresolved.

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  • Jun 06, 2016
  • Cole James
  • 10 comments

The myth that time heals all wounds

Songwriters from Carole King to Sheena Easton have purported this phrase: "Time heals all wounds." Mourners seek to comfort those grieving with the same words. The sad truth is, that's a lie.

How long does grief last?

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  • Jun 02, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
  • 4 comments

Helping a client with Grief: Five hidden losses to know about

Grief is defined as the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior.* Death and divorce are the most obvious losses but there are other losses. In fact, there are 43 life events that can produce feelings of grief.

Five Losses That Are Often Overlooked

 
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  • May 23, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
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