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4 Ways to Help Someone Who is Grieving a Death

Do you know someone who is grieving a death?

Chances are high that at some time during your life you’ll come across someone who is.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 2.9 million deaths per year in the United States. Not only that, but there are 5 grievers associated with each death on average.

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  • May 14, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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6 Things to Never Say to Someone Who is Grieving a Death


Did you know only 19 of the 141 things grievers hear following a loss are helpful? How can that be?



We live in a society where the majority of help for grievers is directed toward the intellect. The problem is grief is emotional. A broken heart can’t be fixed by using the intellect alone.

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  • May 12, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
  • 12 comments

Personal Loss Stories: Sharon Ehlers

 

 

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  • May 06, 2015
  • Sharon Ehlers
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Mother’s Day: Give a Gift From the Heart

Mother’s Day is Sunday. Do you have special plans?

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  • May 04, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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Planning on Retiring Soon? Be Prepared: Why Retirement Causes Grief

If you’re like most people you probably dream of the day you’ll retire. If you’re close to retirement you may have made a calendar counting the days until you’re free or might be planning a huge retirement party.  You probably have plans about what you want to do when you no longer have to report for work everyday. What an exciting time!

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  • Apr 23, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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Why Celebration of Life Parties May Not Be the Best Way to Recover From Loss

Grief is one of the most off limits topics of conversation in the world. One of the few times it’s still socially acceptable to express grief is when someone dies.

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  • Apr 22, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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6 Ways to Teach Children That Sad Feelings Are Normal

Have you heard this one?


"Laugh, and the world laughs with you; cry, and you cry alone"


How about these phrases:

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  • Mar 31, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
  • 1 comments

Moving and Grief: How to Prepare Your Heart for a Move

Have You Ever Moved?

People commonly associate grief with death and divorce, but there are many types of loss experiences, including moving.

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  • Mar 25, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
  • 5 comments

Does Time Heal All Wounds?

Are you still grieving a loss that took place over a year ago?


Is your heart still broken over a loss that happened over 5 years ago?


How about a loss that occurred over 10, or even 20, years ago?

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  • Mar 19, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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18 Things You Didn’t Know About Forgiveness and Why You Should Forgive Even When You Don’t Want To

Have you ever had a tough time forgiving someone who had done something cruel, thoughtless or downright mean? What stinks is they are the ones who harmed you, yet you’re the one who feels bad!  Doesn’t seem fair, does it?

 

You might have resistance even though you are aware you should forgive. The problem is, there is a lot of misinformation about forgiveness.

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  • Mar 11, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
  • 1 comments

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