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This blog will allow you the opportunity to acquire both support and guidance after experiencing a significant loss.

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What to Say (and What Not to Say) When Someone Loses a Parent

Did you know that most of what people say to comfort someone who has lost a parent isn’t helpful? 

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  • Mar 27, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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Caring for Aging Parents: A Shift You Might Not Be Ready For

Have you ever had to step into the role of caregiver for your aging parent? It's a shift that most people aren't ready for. This role reversal can bring up a flood of emotions, especially when combined with unresolved grief and complex family dynamics. 

 

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  • Mar 14, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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Finding Love After Heartbreak

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  • Feb 27, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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Overcoming Grief and Finding Freedom

On the Feel Free Again podcast, host Cole James catches up with his longtime friend Jocelyn Jackson Williams, an incredible trainer at the Grief Recovery Institute.

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  • Feb 20, 2025
  • Cole James
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The Link Between Grief and Addiction

Addiction recovery and grief are deeply intertwined, and understanding this connection is essential for healing and growth. Addiction is often rooted in unresolved grief.

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  • Feb 13, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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Navigating Grief on Valentine's Day: 3 Ways to Cope

With Valentine's Day approaching, it's hard to miss all the reminders—stores packed with cards and candy, ads pushing romantic gifts, and social media full of love posts. For some, all of it can stir up painful thoughts and emotions.

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  • Feb 07, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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The Overlooked Grief of Miscarriage

Miscarriage is a loss that many parents deeply grieve, yet it’s often misunderstood or ignored by others. This kind of grief, known as disenfranchised grief, isn’t openly recognized or supported, leaving parents to process their pain in silence. 

 

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  • Jan 31, 2025
  • Allison James Henry
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Coping with Heartache: 5 Strategies for the Holiday Season

The holiday season can be a time of joy and togetherness, but for many, it also brings heartache, whether stemming from recent events or experiences from years past. Here are five key strategies to help you thrive during the holidays and navigate any emotional challenges you may face. 

 

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  • Dec 23, 2024
  • Cole James
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Embracing Change and Letting Go of Expectations During the Holidays

The holidays are often seen as a time of joy, but for many, they bring feelings of grief. It’s not just about losing a loved one or dealing with major life events like divorce or job loss, it’s also about unmet expectations, changes, and letting go of past traditions. 

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  • Dec 12, 2024
  • Allison James Henry
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