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How Do I Handle Returning to Work While I'm Grieving?


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It can be challenging to return to work following the death of a loved one. Most of your colleagues and your supervisors will have difficulty understanding what you are going through, and may not know the "right" things to say. You can help them by being honest and clear about your needs and wants. If you do feel like discussing your loved one at work, let a couple of trusted colleagues into your confidence.
 
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December 21 2011

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief 


Grief Exhaustion


One common characteristic of grief is exhaustion. If you are newly bereaved, you may be feeling more tired than usual. You may feel so tired that you think you may have the flu as the only other time you have experienced this weakened state is when you have been ill. Small tasks may seem monumental and every routine chore becomes a huge job.
 
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December 19 2011

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Tis The Season: Coping With The Holidays


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​For years I have been writing an annual column on coping with the holidays. Each year I get asked, “How will I ever get through the holidays?”  For so many bereaved, this will be the first holiday season without their deceased love one. The first year is difficult. The second and third year can be pretty tough too.

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December 09 2011

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Grief and the Older Adult


Older adults experience grief much the same as younger and middle-aged adults. However, due to their age and life experience, many factors impact their grief reaction.

Older adults often experience several losses within a short period of time. They may have a dwindling roster of family and friends and may be grieving any number of losses at the same time. In addition, older adults who experience spousal death may also lose their financial security, their best friend, other social contacts and supports.
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November 02 2011

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Journaling and Grief


Many people find journaling and other forms of writing to be helpful for healing. Journals can store our innermost thoughts and feelings and provide a healthy release of emotions. Journaling provides the bereaved time to attend to their grief and a way of identifying and processing though grief reactions. While the inner world of grief feels chaotic, journaling helps add structure for clarifying our experiences.
 
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October 24 2011

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 

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