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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.
Creating a Community to Support You Through a Time of Grieving
The Dinner Party is another online community that you can turn to that will connect you with 10 to 15 people near you who can provide support, community, friendship and a listening ear as you grieve. They can connect you with a Grief Buddy or a virtual Dinner Table so that you don’t have to go through this life-changing moment alone.
Understanding Grief in the Age of the Covid 19 Pandemic
The COVID 19 pandemic has been a traumatic time for all of us to process, but especially so for those who have lost loved ones to this virus. While the circumstances that have lead to this terrible loss may feel unexpected, the feelings of grief are universal and experienced at some level (depth, length, degree and frequency) by all who mourn a loss.
Online Grief Support Communities
As you may already know, there are a number of online grief support community forums that can help you through these difficult times. You can try an online therapist or forum where you can connect with others who may be going through the same situation and with whom you may be able to relate.
Finding Grief Support Online
There are online grief support community forums such as Grieving.com, which provide access to a therapist for a variety of experiences of loss. While the initial consultation is free, there is a fee for ongoing services, but this can be a way to connect with a therapist in a way that can best meet your busy schedule and also meet others with similar experiences. There is help out there.
THINKING AHEAD: How a Financial Power of Attorney Works
We often put off making decisions about how our affairs are to be handled should we be incapacitated. It is unpleasant and generally, an uncomfortable exercise to engage in, and we tend to postpone making such decisions for later and sometimes, later is just too late. It is helpful to become informed about the legal tools available that provide explicit instructions and legal authority for your affairs to be handled by whomever you have designated to carry out such responsibility.
How We Might Use Grief to Deepen Our Connection with Ourselves & Others
Grief is not an experience that can be truly understood until you have lost a beloved friend or family member. The deep sense of loss that occurs as a result of the death, whether expected or sudden, can spur much introspection and reflection. The questions that...
End of Life Resources for Patients and Families
The Death With Dignity National Center provides a wealth of information on their website deathwithdignity.org that you may find helpful, along with resources for end of life planning. Take a moment to check out Death With Dignity End of Life Resources to find out more.
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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.