As a grief counselor I would have to say that I talk with clients about this topic so often. It is so common for people to wrestle with the idea of what to do with their loved one’s possessions. Just thinking about even opening a drawer or closet and looking at a loved one’s clothingContinue reading ““No! You Don’t Have to Clean Out That Closet Yet.””
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Support Groups??
Grief happens……As a grief and loss counselor I have seen the transformative power of being a member of a grief support group. Sometimes people think that coming to a group means that they may sit in a circle hearing the sad stories of other people, which will make them feel possibly even more sad. WhileContinue reading “Support Groups??”
11 Things that Pet Owners Want to Share About the Loss of a Pet
1-Pets are family members and the grief is real and painful 2-It is important to realize the impact and value that a pet adds to a person’s life 3-Pets have unique personalities and relate to us in unique ways, nothing can fill the void when they are gone 4-If someone doesn’t understand pet loss, it’sContinue reading “11 Things that Pet Owners Want to Share About the Loss of a Pet”
The Soda Stain on the Backseat
We find many ways to keep a connection with our loved ones who are no longer with us. Sometimes we are purposeful and sometimes we may not even be aware of the things that we say or do to help us keep connected. Many people have had memory quilts or memory teddy bears made usingContinue reading “The Soda Stain on the Backseat”
Where Did Everybody Go?
One of the hardest adjustments for some people after the death of a loved one is dealing with having a lot of activity and people around in the beginning to a gradual lack of support as time goes on. After a death, we may have family and friends visiting, neighbors bringing casseroles and errandsContinue reading “Where Did Everybody Go?”