Adapted from: What To Do When Someone Dies Buz Overbeck – Joanie Overbeck TLC Group – Dallas, TX 1995 Although many people want to comfort and help the bereaved, the stress and anxiety of the [...]
Remain in contact with me. Don’t try to avoid mentioning my loss or the name of a person who died. Call to let me know that you are bringing over a favorite meal or dish. Items that can be [...]
Understanding and Helping Children Process Death Long before we realize it, children become aware of death. They see dead birds, insects and animals lying by the road. They may see death at least [...]
STEP ONE — Talk About Your Loss What you have just experienced could be one of the most traumatic events of your life. If you feel depleted, depressed or angry, you are normal. And the most [...]
Beware the 5 Stages of “Grief” Few concepts have insinuated themselves into the popular culture as thoroughly as the so called “5 Stages of Grief”: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, [...]
What is Grief? Grief is the combination of sorrow, strong emotion, and the resulting confusion that comes from losing someone important to you. Not only do you mourn the loss of that person, but [...]