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12 Thoughtful Memorial Shelf Ideas for Loved Ones and Pets
Create a heartfelt memorial shelf with ideas to honor a loved one or pet using keepsakes, urns, photos, and personal touches.
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Understanding and Managing Grief: A Complete Guide
Grief, more than a "very sad feeling," is the profound response to loss, be it from death, relationships, or jobs. Funeral professionals emphasize the unpredictable and painful nature of grief, urging strength in seeking help.
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‘Last Words’ Project Turns Letters Into Song
Crystal Meneses wears many hats. She’s a death doula, a chaplain for a local hospice organization, a music therapist, a death cafe facilitator, a grief counselor, a volunteer for several charities, and a transport worker for a mortuary.
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Managing Anger in the Midst of Grief
One of the most common yet unexpected reactions to grief is anger.
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Honoring Moms: 9 Personal Ways to Memorialize Mothers
Explore heartfelt ways to honor and remember your mother or mother figure. From sharing stories to creating tangible tributes, discover meaningful methods to keep their legacy alive. Learn how to navigate grief and celebrate the enduring impact of the extraordinary women in your life.
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Grief After Suicide: Finding Peace and Comfort
Supporting families after a suicide can be challenging. Learn how mental health professionals and friends can provide compassionate support and resources during this difficult time.
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A Phone in the Forest Helps Grieving Talk with Loved Ones
Inspired by a similar phone in Japan, Corey Dembeck built a wind phone in an Olympia, Washington, forest so people could talk to lost loved ones in nature.
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How ‘The Pause’ Became a Resounding Call to Honor Life
In 2009, Jonathan Bartels was working as a trauma nurse. After a difficult death, he asked the staff for a moment of silence. That started what is now called "The Pause."
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What Taylor Swift and The Tortured Poets Department Teach Us About Loss
Explore the darkest corners of Taylor Swift's career with "The Tortured Poets Department," her 11th studio album. The “Eras” tour star offers a poignant reflection on coping with public and personal heartbreak, with a playlist representing the five stages of grief.
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The Empty Seat on the Bus: Grief Over the Loss of Future Life
For Margo Fowkes and many other parents who have lost a child, the fall ritual of “Back to School” can be a difficult time as they mourn the loss of a future life, one that their child never had.
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How to Cope with Grief and Loneliness During the Holidays
Learn how to cope with grief and loneliness during the winter holidays. Get practical tips and support strategies for the weeks near the holiday season.
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Beyond the Cliff: A Trauma Expert’s Personal Story of Grief and Resilience
Explore the impact of early loss and trauma with expert Laura van Dernoot Lipsky. Learn how grief shapes our lives and discover essential self-care strategies for those navigating trauma and mental health challenges
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Daughter Makes Room for Other Grievers at Farm's 'Lost Table'
Discover how Portland urban farmer Stacey Givens turned her Sideyard Farm into a healing space for those grieving the loss of loved ones through 'The Lost Table.’
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