Grief and Loss Support

Featured Grief and Loss Support

Five Stages of Preparing for Death - Preparing for a death can be terrifying if you have no idea what to expect, both physically and emotionally.

The Truth About Grief : Excerpts -   By Herb Orrell Why We Blame Ourselves for Trauma What possible value could self-blame have in the recovery process from trauma? Dr. Melvin Learner, a crime victim psychologist at the University of Waterloo, answers that question this way: "People believe that they live ...

A Child's Memory Book - Helping share memories of a loved one Sometimes we need to look at family memories from a child's perspective. Kids don't understand why they can't handle old photographs or carry around the family scrapbook. What does a child do with treasured toys, or things they have collected? They carry them around. ...

Earth Children -   This poem was written for Skye Marie, my friend's daughters' little four day old little girl, but I changed a few words so that it can be used for any child. "Sh-h!" Listen with your heart and soul Hear them laugh, tumble and roll Baby angels floating through the air Chasing ...

Dealing With Grief, Guilt and Gratuity -   By Barbara Gould Position of care giver is not always rewarding or even bearable. You are aware ahead of time that a family member or nearing the end of 'this life', but when the final hours passes you find yourself in shock. Compassion tells you that this person's painand ...

Our Stillborn and Still Born Daughters -   By Pat Montesano We were all so excited! Our eighth child was due on April 11th, and we had purchased all new clothing and necessities, including a beautiful new cradle. We had not previously been so financially prepared for our other children, and our family was energized ...