A Grief Support Blog

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

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The myth that time heals all wounds

Songwriters from Carole King to Sheena Easton have purported this phrase: "Time heals all wounds." Mourners seek to comfort those grieving with the same words. The sad truth is, that's a lie.

How long does grief last?

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  • Jun 02, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
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Helping a client with Grief: Five hidden losses to know about

Grief is defined as the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior.* Death and divorce are the most obvious losses but there are other losses. In fact, there are 43 life events that can produce feelings of grief.

Five Losses That Are Often Overlooked

 
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  • May 23, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
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6 Reasons I Became a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist

 

Here are 6 reasons I became a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. See if any of them resonate with you. 

 

 

 

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  • May 13, 2016
  • Allison James Henry
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Grief Support Groups: Different Programs with Different Goals

This is the first in a four-part series about programs that offer support for grief. Before we get to those programs, let’s start with a basic definition of grief. Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss. But even though that’s true, the reality is that most of what we learn about dealing with grief is not normal, not natural, and sadly, not helpful.

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  • May 13, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
  • 2 comments

Online Memorials Aren't Always Enough to Accomplish Recovery from Loss

We’ve all seen them in our Facebook feeds. A fallen serviceman or police officer is being remembered by his or her family and friends, and those in the community are asked to share the post to honor that person's life.

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  • Apr 21, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
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How to Get Rid of Feelings of Guilt Following a Loss

Are you lugging around feelings of guilt about someone important to you who died? 
 
Are those feelings hanging around long after you—and others who care about you—think they should be gone? If so, there’s a possibility that what you’re calling guilt is something else.
 
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  • Apr 18, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
  • 9 comments

How Long Does Grieving Take?

One of the difficulties with hearing "time heals all wounds" — it doesn't; please read our blog post on this topic — is that sometimes people will then expect that, not only will "all wounds" be healed, but that it can be done in a set amount of time.

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  • Apr 14, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
  • 9 comments

Are There Obvious Triggers to Grief?

As you walk through grief, you may feel like there are myriad sensory landmines waiting to be triggered: seeing that picture in the hall, passing that special place you used to go together, sorting through personal items, or recognizing a sound or smell that reminds you of that person.
 
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  • Apr 08, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
  • 5 comments

What does grief look like?

You've probably heard the saying, "Everyone grieves in their own way and at their own pace." That's true. Grieving is as unique as each person's experience.

 

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  • Apr 01, 2016
  • Russell Friedman
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Grief Myths: Will Keeping Busy Help You Recover From Loss?

Has anyone ever suggested you keep busy following a loss?

 

Have you tried it?

 

Did it help you recover or was it merely a distraction?

 

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  • Aug 20, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
  • 8 comments

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