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Grief is not an illness, but
rather a natural and necessary journey that follows the death of someone we
love.
We offer practical direction
and emotional support in better understanding the grieving process. Here
you’ll learn about such topics as coping with a loss, helping yourself
through grief and helping others in grief.
This is just a brief look into
how to handle grief. We encourage to look closely at the resources
that we provide for further insight. If you find what we offer here in
not beneficial please call us and we help you in any manner to help you in
your journey.
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Mourning is the open
expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death and the person
who died. It is an essential part of healing.
Ignoring your grief won't make it go away; talking about it often makes you
feel better. Find caring friends and relatives who will listen without
judging. Avoid people who are critical or who try to steal your grief. You have a right to express your grief; no one has the right to take it
away.
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A friend has experienced the
death of someone loved. How can you help? To begin with, you can be an
active listener. Your physical presence and desire to listen without
judging are your critical helping tools. Concentrate on listening to the
words being shared with you.
Give your friend permission to
express his or her feelings without fear of criticism. Allow him or her to
experience all the hurt, sorrow and pain that he/she is feeling at the
time.
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