Tips on how to face the challenge of grieving as a parent

Instead of simply establishing a barricade between ones’s child and how one feels, here are three things that will help to balance the demands of grief and parenting.

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How to show support to a friend who is grieving

We have put together some tips on how you can support one of your friends that has recently lost someone, and how you can be there for them, here.

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How to grieve a parent you didn't get along with

If you’re feeling complex grief after the death of a parent that you didn’t get along with, this article focuses on the source of what you may be feeling, as well as ways to cope.

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Bereavement camps: what they are, what they do, and who should attend them

Bereavement camps offer unique grieving experiences for children that have lost loved ones. Read on to find out more.

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If you're suffering from survivor's guilt, here are tips on how to cope

In this article, we’ll go over the surprising findings on who may experience survivor’s guilt, how to recognize it, and how to cope with it.

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How to tell family and friends about a terminal diagnosis

As you navigate what receiving a terminal diagnosis means for you and the people you care about, we’ve put together a few things to consider to make this process easier for you to have these conversations.

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What to say, and not say, in a eulogy

With all the pressure to be heartfelt yet eloquent, here are some helpful tips on what you should and should not include when writing a eulogy.

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How to "grieve" our past selves

This article will help you learn where your “old self” went, where your new traits derived from, how to accept them, and how they benefit you.

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For those suffering from complicated grief, here's how to get help

Seeking help from a therapist is a great way to have someone with knowledge and experience help guide you to making peace with loss.

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Advice for reuniting with estranged siblings after a loved one's death

If you’ve been estranged with a sibling or siblings for years, here are some helpful tips to deal with having to see an estranged sibling after a parent dies.

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Follow these steps to cope with forgetfulness while going through grief

This article shares three ways that a grieving person can reduce their forgetfulness and prevent it from interfering with their life.

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Absent grief: when you're not grieving like you expected, and what to do about it

Although it is seldom recognized and talked about, the pattern of complicated grief known as “absent grief” is not that uncommon. We talk about what it is, and what to do about it, here.

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Virtual mental health resources for dealing with grief

COVID-19 has made it difficult to be able to connect in-person, so now more than ever is a great opportunity to explore virtual mental health resources. We’ve collected a number of those different resources here.

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Activities that elders and caregivers can do together

Here are a few activities that elders and their caregivers can do together to build teamwork, develop shared interests, and get to know each other better.

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How to recognize toxic positivity, and what to do about it

Here are some common expressions and experiences of toxic positivity to help you recognize how it shows up in everyday life.

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How to grieve the loss of a spouse

The loss of a husband or wife is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a person can have. Here are some helpful words and tips to guide you through the grieving process.

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