Celebrating the holidays is difficult for grievers. Here are a few intangible gifts that lift the spirit and ease the pain of loss. Read more

Grief and mourning can be overwhelming during the holidays. By following cherished traditions we can be consoled and comforted, even while mourning the loss of a loved one. These ideas will help you to acknowledge those special holidays as you begin to move forward in your walk with grief. Read more

When your best friend turns to you for help in a crisis, do you know what to do? Here are some guidelines for assuring that help is on the way. Read more

Reaching out to a child in pain begins with an understanding of children’s feelings, and knowing the tools that lead to healing. Giving comfort instills hope and confidence, and begins the process of mourning that will help the child overcome adversity. Read more

Loss is a devastating event for which we are never prepared. Making decisions is difficult and the pain is severe. There are positive steps you can take to handle the almost impossible task of dealing with your loss. Read more

When a child loses a parent, there is deep sadness and a sense of abandonment. Helping such a child can be difficult. These sensitive ideas give caring adults ways to offer comfort and security. Read more

Recovery from grief and loss brings unbearable pain. Your new life begins and it can be rebuilt by accident or design. Here are four considerations to help you move forward with thought and purpose. Read more

When a friend is in mourning, words seem inadequate. A warm, supportive response acknowledges the pain, while easing them through the recovery period. The holidays are especially difficult, and friends can help with the healing. Read more

Condolences are the heartfelt words conveyed to others who have lost a loved one. They sincerely acknowledge the sadness and perhaps shock at the death of a friend, family member, neighbor, or co-worker. Read more

The pain and trauma of losing a loved one is devastating, so overwhelming you can barely breathe. The longing for your loved one haunts you day and night, pushing everything else out of your mind. Read more

An older couple, let’s call them Ed and Marilyn, were deep into a relaxed and enjoyable retired life when illness threatened their security. Changes in Marilyn’s behavior had been noticeable over a few month’s time, and a dizzy spell and subsequent fall landed them in the emergency room. Read more