Grief and Spirituality

Sharon and Erica discuss the differences between their program and a faith based program.  They share that this is an educational program designed to meet any individual where they are at in their faith or even if they don’t believe.  Grief is a personal journey...
Talking To Your Children About Pain and A Broken heart

Talking To Your Children About Pain and A Broken heart

Talking to Children about Loss and Grief Cheat-Sheet DO – Go first. As the adult, you are the leader.     DO – Tell the truth about how you feel. Telling the truth about your own grief and about how you feel will establish a tone of trust and make your...
What Does Recovery Look Like?…It Looks Like Me!

What Does Recovery Look Like?…It Looks Like Me!

What Does Recovery Look Like? – Erica Recovery from grief looks different to different people. For some, recovery means not crying every day or not having to take medication to get through the day. For me, recovery means truly enjoying my life with the people I...
Living In The “New Normal”

Living In The “New Normal”

Living In the “New Normal” – Sharon I want you to consider that it’s important to remember that the pain you feel regarding a loss does not have to be the “New Normal” in your life. While working with grievers, I often hear them tell me how I must live in my...
Taking Care of Yourself While Helping Others

Taking Care of Yourself While Helping Others

Taking Care of Yourself While Helping Others – Erica If you’re in an industry that deals with helping people—grief worker, social worker, nurse, police officer, or mental health professional—nine times out of ten, you are prepared and willing to put everyone...