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Pediatric Patients and Their Families Enjoy Christmas in July


​At a farm nestled in the fields of Geauga County, the spirit of whimsy is in the air.  It may be summer in Northern Ohio, but for dozens of families, Christmas in July at Santa's Hide-A-Way Hollow in Middlefield offered a little bit of holiday magic.  


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July 16 2014

Categories: News and Community Philanthropy Journey 


Mindfulness and Grief


Mindfulness is a buzzword these days but what exactly is it and how does it relate to grief? Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment and accepting it without judgment. Practicing mindfulness has been proven to improve both mental and physical health. As such, it can be a great tool to use during the grieving process when you find yourself both physically and mentally exhausted.
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July 08 2014

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


A Child's View: Summer Coping Skills


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The weather is warming up in Cleveland and hopefully we will not see snow for a long time. When you have lost someone however, you may not feel much summer in your heart. You feel that so much has been lost, and for a while that is all you can think of. There is good news: we are able to hold memories in our hearts. As you allow yourself to recall and keep memories close, you may slowly sense the power of healing. You may even be able to find happiness again. Memories can inspire, guide and help to make the world better.
 
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June 21 2014

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief 


Stages of Grief


As bereavement professionals, we are often asked to talk about the "stages of grief" and when will grief end. The truth is that when you experience the death of a loved one or have a significant loss, you never get back to normal. There is a new normal. Over time one learns how to live with the loss. Finding ways to remember and maintain an enduring connection with the deceased is one way to manage. Grief evolves and changes over time. It doesn't happen in orderly stages and one doesn't get over it.
 
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June 21 2014

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Book Review: Sorry for Your Loss


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King gathers the information from her experience as well as from others who have lived with losses. She describes those things that people who are grieving often think but feel they cannot say. And she describes the efforts made to provide comfort which have helped, as well as those which have hurt.
 
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June 21 2014

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Reading Susan Hamme, LSW 

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