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On Grief and Grieving: How we learn to grieve alone (Grief Myths Part 3)

On Grief and Grieving: Today we’re going to address the third  grief myth, Grieve Alone. We’re sometimes tempted to rank the six myths in order of which is the most harmful. And if we did compare them, we might say that the false idea that we’re supposed to Grieve Alone is the most dangerous of all. But then we remember that we never compare losses—since all losses are perceived at 100%.

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  • Feb 18, 2013
  • Russell Friedman
  • 27 comments

Dealing with grief and loss: Why people try and replace the loss (Grief Myths Part 2)

Over time, we have identified six major myths that get in the way when dealing with grief and loss. The myths are so universal, that nearly everyone can relate to having absorbed them early in life, although they can’t always explain what they mean and whether or not they are true or helpful.

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  • Feb 11, 2013
  • Russell Friedman
  • 0 comments

Don't Feel Bad! The Myth. (Grief Myths Part 1)

In our books and lectures, we highlight six major myths about grief: 

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  • Feb 07, 2013
  • Russell Friedman
  • 0 comments

Understanding Grief: Still the most off-limits topic? (Grief Myths)

More than 30 years ago, in a speech, John W.

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  • Feb 01, 2013
  • Russell Friedman
  • 0 comments

The Grief Process: The life experience no one escapes

Sadly, much of the information available on the topic of the grief process is incorrect and not helpful for people devastated by significant emotional loss.

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  • Oct 26, 2012
  • John James
  • 2 comments

Incomplete Grief: What Do Sex, Drugs and Rock n’ Roll Have to Do with it?

Following a break up, or any other major loss, have you noticed a change in your behavior; things like eating or drinking more? These can become distractions you use to avoid grief.

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  • Oct 12, 2012
  • Allison James Henry
  • 1 comments

End of a relationship: Common responses and how they hurt you

Grief is commonly associated with physical death, but what about the end of a relationship? Can't this be defined as a death of the relationship? With every romantic relationship there are:

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  • Oct 04, 2012
  • Allison James Henry
  • 7 comments

Bringing The Grief Recovery Method to Africa

20 Certified Grief Recovery Specialists in Africa

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  • Apr 18, 2012
  • Nancy Stutz-Martin, Dr.
  • 2 comments

The Impact of a Musicians Death: Whitney Houston

How many times have you heard a song that reminded you of the past? Have you used music to motivate yourself to exercise or to inspire yourself to work toward a goal? Have you ever played a song on repeat during a break up or played your favorite songs to get ready for a night out? Maybe you play music to help you relax after a hard days work. Whitney Houston's music inspired many of us.

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  • Feb 23, 2012
  • Allison James Henry
  • 3 comments

Grief and Incarceration

Incarceration and Dealing with Grief

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  • Jan 19, 2012
  • Lois Hall, MS
  • 1 comments

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