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​A Child's View: Color and Wonder


When you lose someone you love it can truly feel like a part of you died with them. Sometimes it is hard to calm your mind. Often you just keep thinking and thinking about why things have to be this way. That thinking can make it hard to listen to your teacher in school and make it especially hard to fall asleep at night. This is the time to play and rest and just "be," while your mind heals and adjusts to the changes in your life. But it is not easy to find ways to do that, especially in the early days of your loss. Guess what? There is an activity that you may have done when you were much younger, and it can really help. It is a simple, cheap activity that you can do anywhere, anytime. It is coloring


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May 18 2016

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief 


Talking About Death


Many parents fear saying the wrong thing and scarring their child for life. Those who have toddlers or preschool age children often worry about their child's ability to understand "death" and its finality. The concept of death is limited for toddlers and preschool age children.
 
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February 05 2016

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief 


Coloring Grief


February was a busy month growing up. It began with my parent's anniversary on the first and then birthdays and holidays throughout the month. This month would have marked 68 years. Dad died four years ago but to my mom he is still a strong presence in her life. She routinely has conversations with him and feels his presence in their home. 
 
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February 05 2016

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Chicken Soup for the Soul - Grief and Recovery


In Chicken Soup for the Soul there are 101 stories about surviving the loss of a loved one. They cover all types of loss—a spouse, sibling, parent, loved one and friend. The narrators, who come from all ages and all walks of life, describe how they found hope and strength through the grief process.
 
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February 05 2016

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Reading Lisa Florjancic, MA, LSW 


Grieving the Death of a Parent


Spring is right around the corner complete with fresh air, warm breezes and budding plants.

Spring is also the time of year when Mother's Day and Father's Day are celebrated. For those grieving the death of a parent or guardian, these holidays can stir mixed emotion.
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February 04 2016

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 

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