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Dogs and Grief: How Dogs Help Humans in Times of Great Sadness
Animals seem to have a sense that allows them to tune in to our feelings. They can provide such unconditional love at a time when nothing or no one can comfort or console us. In times of grief and sorrow, man’s best friend may be just what we need to bring a smile back to our face and to take our focus away from our grief as we engage in taking our dog for long walks, or find ourselves playing fetch or simply have the dog lay on our lap.
Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Parents
Arizona State University’s Department of Psychology offers a ten meeting group program that is centered around the Five Building Blocks of Resilient Parenting. The program is based on research that has repeatedly found that high quality parenting is one of the strongest factors associated with better adjustment of bereaved children. The program is based on the Family Bereavement Program, which was successful in promoting effective parenting by bereaved parents and caregivers up to six years following the program.
Option B: Coping With the Loss of a Loved One
Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, wrote the book Option B as a way to reflect on the sudden death of her husband, and build resilience as she faced adversity. Death is the great equalizer as is grief. Sheryl Sandberg realized through her journey to healing and acceptance that while losing her husband in the prime of his life, and being left with the responsibility of raising their two young children without him, was never Option A, she had to accept her new life and make the best of Option B, for her sake and that of her children.
Experience Camp: For Children Who Have Lost Their Parents
For children who have lost their parents, their entire world must feel like it is crumbling beneath their feet. The shock of their loss must be overwhelming. The days of being carefree are overtaken by tremendous loss, grief and feelings of isolation. Although nothing will take away the pain, being able to share their grief with others who have had a similar loss can help build a community of support around the grieving child.
Compassionate Friends: Supporting Families after a Child Dies
As we enter yet another year living with the threat of COVID, and so many other challenges within our society and day-to-day lives, our thoughts go out to each and everyone of you who are grieving a loss. The pain of loss is devastating, and perhaps none more so than for those who may be experiencing the unthinkable and the unbearable, the loss of a child.
For those of you who are experiencing such a loss, it must feel as if no one else could possibly understand your pain and grief. While the comfort of family and friends is appreciated, perhaps the depth of loss can only truly be understood by another parent who has lost their child.
What To Do When a Loved One Dies: Practical Steps to Take in the Early Days
Finding out that a loved one has just passed can be shocking, traumatic and life-altering. The news will inevitably leave you feeling devastated and overwhelmed. There are so many important considerations, decisions that need to be made, and tasks that must be completed.
Showing Compassion and Care During a Loss
You may be wondering how to support someone who has just experienced a loss of a loved one. It seems that there are just no words that can make the pain, the shock, the loss, stop the pain. Be assured that your presence, and your compassion are enough. Sometimes,...
Is It Possible to Grow as a Result of the Experience of Grief?
Is it possible to grow from grief and the pain of loss? While the experience of losing a loved one itself is painful and can bring sadness as we mourn our loss, it is possible to emerge from this negative period in our lives, strengthened and with a deeper sense of...
Remembering Those We Have Lost
The Day of the Dead is often celebrated at the beginning of November and serves as an opportunity to honor our departed loved ones. Through altar-making and adding a variety of offerings (or ofrendas) to this display, this tradition makes time and space for acknowledging our loss and celebrating the life of those whose lives have enriched our own.
The Pain of Absence
We know that during these challenging times, the loss of our dear ones can become unbearable. This absence can only be filled with our departed loved one, yet our cherished memories, the love we hold in our hearts and the presence of supportive friends and family will have to provide comfort as we live with the pain of absence.
You know the strength of a company by the company it keeps. We are proud to be members of:
CANA is an international organization that was founded in 1913 with the goal to promote safe and hygienic methods for individuals who choose cremation. Access Cremation is proud to be among its 1,500 members.
ICCFA proudly promotes consumer choices, pre-arrangement and open competition. Since being founded in 1887, it has created numerous guidelines advocating state legislation on a number of consumer related issues.