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Victim of a Violent Crime?
Created by Diana Young Jan 14, 2009 at 7:42am. Last updated by Diana Young Jan. 14, 2009.
What is a grief counselor?
What is a grief counselor?
A grief counselor is one who is very knowledgeable in the area of "normal grief." This practitioner is well-versed in the normal grief reaction and process that occurs to many types of losses, suc
… ContinueCreated by Diana Young Apr 14, 2008 at 9:30pm. Last updated by Diana Young Jan. 14, 2009.
The Grief blog - Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley
How Long Does Grief Last?
Sleep was the only peace I had. When I woke in the morning, if I was lucky, I had about two seconds of peaceful awareness before I remembered again that my son had died. It was the same every morning for weeks and weeks. Now, nearly four years on I can't actually remember when that morning feeling of dread disappeared. It just did...somehow.This Week’s Radio Show: August 26, 2010 Helping Children Cope with Death and Grief
Guest: Charles Corr Topic: Helping Children Cope with Death and Grief Charles Corr Ph.D. is an educator and pioneer in the field of Death and Dying. He has volunteered in both British and America hospice programs and a local chapter of The Compassionate Friends. Much of what he has learned in this field came [...]Let memories live on FOREVER
From Carin - Dear Shipra, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Grieving is so painful and very hard to deal with. We have just released a new website called http://www.memorialebook.com where you can create a FREE memorial ebook about a loved one. It is simple and easy to create and a [...]Your grief is so new
From Pam for Shipra - So sorry to hear about your dad. Your grief is so new that it may take a lot longer to begin to heal. Talk to friends, relatives, neighbors, anyone that can help you deal with your loss. My prayers are with you and your mom during this difficult [...]Beyond the Blackening – Finding Your Way To New Life
Dates are peculiar things. The 22nd of September will always be memorable for me, for instance. Whenever the clock strikes 8pm on that day it's almost like I have a minute's silence for a time when a previous life ended and the new one began."Along the Road"
She chattered all the way.
But left me none the wiser
For all she had to say.
I walked a mile with Sorrow
And ne'er a word said she;
But oh, the things
I learned from her
When Sorrow
walked with me!
-Robert Browning
Grief, Loss & Transition - Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS
Seeds of Promise - A Poem of Hope
The new background image reminded me of a poem that I had written many years ago called "Seeds of Promise." I've included it here for readers.Seeds of PromiseGolden beams of joy
Illuminate the day
Transform to a fragile flower.
Intricate lacy patterns,
Woven with gossamer threads
of dreams.
Translucent desires,
Visible for those with feelings,
hidden from those with none.
Whispers on the breeze
of promise.
Seeds scatter
cast on the wind.
Spreading wishes and dreams.
Messengers of hope
and renewal.
A promise of new life,
of beginnings.© 1996 Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS
About the Poem
Seeds of Promise, is a poem that I wrote to inspire and to bring hope.
The poem is about messengers of hope being scattered on the wind, to grow in other places. With the scattering of seeds comes the hope for the future and in time a promise of a better tomorrow.
The poem appears in the Emergency Pick-me-up section of the Journey of Hearts website.
Image: boymk. Big Dandelion. Royalty Free Use.
A New Look for the Grief, Loss & Transitions Blog
With all of the new changes being made to Blogger and new templates and template designer now available, it seemed time to update the Grief, Loss & Transitions Blog.
The Dandelion image from cmisje seemed to be a good one to use to update the blog.
My wish for those grieving who find this blog, is that they find strength to help them cope with challenging times.
Engage with Grace Project - Thanksgiving Blog Rally
I received an email this week telling me about the blog rally being held by several health care bloggers to get the word out about starting the difficult questions on End of Life Care.Their project Engage with Grace: The One Slide Project was launched in 2008 with the hope of getting people talking about end of life care. They created a single slide with 5 questions "designed to help get us talking with each other, with our loved ones, about our preferences."
Furthermore they are asking people to share this One Slide — wherever and whenever they can in blogs, in presentations and in conversations.
Thanksgiving Blog Rally
For Thanksgiving they are hosting a Blog rally, asking bloggers to post information about the Engage with Grace project starting Tuesday November 24 and leaving it up through the Thanksgiving weekend.
For examples of what other bloggers are doing this year the the blog rally see:
- Eliza Blog's 2009 post on Some conversations are easier than others from their Eliza blog.
- Paul Levy's 2008 post on Engage with Grace from his Running a Hospital Blog.
They are also asking people to help spread the word in their social networks:
- Donate your Facebook status by posting something about the Blog Rally.
- Donate your Twitter status by posting something about the Blog Rally, using the hashtag #EWG
You can learn even more about this project in the moving video by Engage with Grace co-founder and sister-in-law of Za, Alexandra Drane.
Engage with Grace from Health 2.0 on Vimeo.
To learn more about what you can do visit the Engage with Grace website.
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Journal Therapy and After Death Communication
Online Grief Support uses the blog feature for Journal Therapy – You can choose to make it private or public. Blog posts are a great way to express yourself on your profile page. To get started, go to your profile page and locate the "Blog Posts" module in the middle column. Click the "Add a Blog Post" link. You must join the community to take advantage of Journal Therapy – It’s free.
You can add text, links, images, and files to your blog post using the blog editor toolbar. You can also select the privacy of your blog post to allow anyone in the community to view it, just your friends in the community, or just you. Go to Settings and then click on Privacy. If you need help, I'm just an email away. - Diana
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My son is so much more than a memory!
Posted by Karen R. on August 28, 2010 at 11:41pm
A poem for my dad
I read this poem at my dads funeral......
You are my Father
I will not look at this as a goodbye.I will not allow the sorrow of this event to destroy me.I will embrace what you have taught me through the years and carry that with me.You have not died. You will forev
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July 18, 2010
Posted by Marcia Hulsizer on August 24, 2010 at 9:56pm
Three words to cause a resurfacing of old pain.
Posted by Shady Wilbury on August 20, 2010 at 4:39pm
How do I go on?
My sweet angel Mason passed away on 8-3-10. I feel like I'm on autopilot. I am just going through the motions of my life. The only time I snap out of my catatonic state is when I go and visit my other 3 children. I feel like I've failed Mason. I wasn't able to keep him safe. I know in my head that it was a tragic accident, but I can't help but blame myself. I'm scared of failing my other children. If only I had let my stupid puppy run instead of chasing him down, Mason would still be alive.
… ContinuePosted by Amanda Stewart on August 18, 2010 at 8:45pm
can any one help?
How do i help my boyfriend get over the loss of his sister?
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Grief before death?
Posted by cate marie on August 7, 2010 at 7:33pm — 1 Comment
I saw you!
Dear Aly,
So on Monday the 19th, we all went to your house. i missed your mom. she is an amazing person. and i admire her for that. She showed us the coins they randomly find around the house that say things on them. its the weirdest thing. She also took us somewhere. She took us to your room. It was hard. i couldnt go in right away. but it was so pretty. You changed the color from pink to light blue and brown. everything was exactly the way you left it. Even the Brittany Spears CD was
… ContinuePosted by Jen Miller on July 27, 2010 at 12:25am — 1 Comment
Brittany
Posted by Pam Brooks on July 24, 2010 at 2:05pm
Learning to live with it.
Before my grandfather passed in February, I didn't understand the true meaning of loss. I didn't grasp just what it does to a person and how it changes everything. I could contemplate it, sure, and frequently told myself that I understood it. Whenever someone I knew would experience a death in their own lives, I would think that I knew exactly how they were feeling and I would go through all the typical motions to try to comfort them. I'd say and do all the "right" things and just as
… ContinuePosted by Kimberly Quesada on July 24, 2010 at 4:32am — 1 Comment
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To One In Sorrow
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours, can understand.
Let me come in--I would be very still beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears bring relief. Let me come in--and hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours, And understand.
-Grace Noll Crowell
The Light Beyond
The Gift That Freed Me To Give
A significant lesson for me has been understanding and accepting that our greatest gains often come through experiences in our lives that may be extremely painful. My father, Raphel Orval Beason, died less than four months before I was born at the age of 19 in an explosion at the Port Chicago U.S. Navy arsenal near Oakland, Calif. He was among 320 men killed on July 17, 1944, when two merchant ships blew next to...The loss of a son
Mother's Day will always be the anniversary of my son's death, no matter what date it falls on. May 9, 2010, the day I lost a piece of my heart. I have vivid memories of that day but they are brief glimpses only. He called that morning to tell me Happy Mother's Day Mom! I love you! I remember being 250 miles away from my home, my other child and my family. I don't know...Try tapping, it works wonders...
I don't often recommend specific methods to help with grief. But the self-help method I'm going to tell you about - EFT or Emotional Freedom Techniques - is well worth making an exception for. Basically, it involves tapping on the acupuncture points to tap into your body's own energy and healing power. If you think that sounds a little far-fetched and woo-woo, so did I. In fact, I starting doing EFT on myself for chronic...Daughter of Suicide
It has been 22 and a half years since my mother’s suicide in October 1987. I look at that number – 22 – and it startles me. It’s hard to believe that I have lived more of my life without my mother, than with her. During those first 10 years after her death I carried the heavy load of her suicide every waking moment. I struggled with my own depression and feelings of abandonment and...8 practical ways to help a grieving family
When a friend or family member experiences the death of a loved one, we quickly offer our condolences and help. Listed here are eight practical suggestions for helping a friend or family member that has just suffered a loss. 1. Offer to answer the telephone or answer emails at the family's home. Telephone calls and email can take up a considerable amount of time. Take messages and give information to friends and family. 2. Volunteer...Badge
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