How to keep a Continuing Bond with a deceased loved one
Continuing Bonds: Staying Connected to Those We’ve Lost Have you ever heard the term “continuing bond”? I first came across it through a friend who had lost her pet. She attended a support group where, interestingly, the concept came up in discussion. It was actually introduced formally back in 1996, in a book by Klass, […]
Continue readingTips for Coping with Grief During the Holidays
If you are suffering from grief many of you know the holiday season can be filled with stress and unrealistic demands that cause depletion of your energy. How do you avoid this happening to you? There are certain things that you can do that will alleviate some of the chaos. I will give you some tips for […]
Continue readingNo-Rewrite – A story of Grief
This story is written from my personal experience after the suicide of my husband. Author: Robin Chodak The sun brightly peeks through the window shade in my bedroom. It must be late morning. I lie still. Getting myself up requires more strength than I have. It’s been days, weeks, or months. My brain is foggy. […]
Continue readingWhy I believe in Grief Coaching
Most people think of coaches for helping with personal issues, relationships, or business but not necessary for grief. But, I believe in grief coaching for many reasons. Mainly, because coaching is designed to inspire, encourage and transform a client. A person who has suffered a loss and is grieving certainly needs to be encouraged and […]
Continue readingFinding Meaning in death?
Finding Meaning in death, what does it mean? Finding meaning in death is hard for us. Why? Because we are all human and as humans we struggle to find meaning in death and especially tragic ones. After a loss we are looking for answers. I lost my 20-yr-old sister to cancer, and two husbands suddenly […]
Continue readingGrief on Thanksgiving Day
Grief on Thanksgiving day can happen even when you feel grateful. But there are times when you don’t feel that way. Grief on Thanksgiving Day is normal if you just lost a loved one or if the day is a trigger for you. Most people are planning their holiday meal wrapped around friends, turkey, […]
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