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The grieving process
The Myth: For too long, many believed grief followed five specific stages in a set order. They thought that once these steps were complete, the business of grieving was finished This theory is known as the Kübler-Ross Model. It originated from Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s 1960s work with terminally ill patients, rather than those grieving a death. Read More
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Coping with holidays after loss
It’s that time of year when everyone seems to be excited about going on or planning their holidays. Planning a holiday after losing a loved one — a spouse, partner or child — can feel daunting. You probably don’t have the enthusiasm or the desire to do so. It’s hard to even imagine a holiday… Read More
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Grief & Anxiety
Grief & Anxiety: The overlooked emotion When people speak of grief and loss, often the most common emotions and feelings that we hear are ones such as sadness, numbness, disbelief or anger, perhaps guilt and confusion. Rarely do we read or hear about people suffering from anxiety that even cause panic attacks. However, it is… Read More
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Losing a pet
Losing a pet can be hard. For many, their animals have been beloved members of the family for years. They are not “just” a dog, or cat, but a treasured, integral part of family life. Grieving a beloved pet When a beloved pet dies, it is normal that emotions and grief can be intense. You… Read More
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A Gift of Love: How to make your end-of-life wishes clear
The process of dying can be a precious time for connecting and showing love. It shouldn’t be overshadowed by logistics and key decisions….I wished that my father had given this gift to me and to my stepmother A Gift of Love: Cianna Stewart shares ‘How to Make Your Death Kinder to Those You Love’ in this article… Read More
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Roadblocks to healing: Overcoming grief
When someone we love dies, we expect to feel heartbroken and sad, but the reality of grief is much more complex, filled with difficult emotions that we could never foresee. Grief in Common, a website connecting grieving people, describes these as “grief roadblocks” that cause us to get stuck in our grief, unable to move… Read More
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