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“There are so many memories of the good times shared, but when I think of them, I feel such pain.” It is so common to hear grievers say that. Memories can be triggered by any of the senses – by a taste, smell, touch, sight, or sound. It is no wonder that they appear out of nowhere, often leaving y…

12 Factors that can facilitate the grief process: Allowing time to adequately experience grief thoughts and feelings Feeling sadness and having tears can be therapeutic. Support from family and friends Maintaining healthy nutrition, exercise and sleep Utilizing counseling support and guidance …

Be supportive and understanding. Encourage the person who experienced the loss to accept the grief rather than fight it. Be willing to just be with the person without doing anything extraordinary. Your calmness and clarity can be very reassuring. Encourage the grieving person to express their real…

Kim Hurst, leadership and development trainer with Best Care EAP, shares her personal grief journey. Her experience made her realize there are myths to grieving. If grief is something you're dealing with or want to know more about, this informative video will help.…

As parents or caregivers, you want to do everything you can to support your grieving child. Here are some suggestions for you and your family to help a child following the loss of a loved one: It is important for children to feel like there is an adult parent or caregiver who is healthy, balanced a…

Find a family member, close friend or a member of the clergy and talk with them about your experience. Don’t carry the burden alone; share it with those who care about you. Experience your feelings as they arise if possible. Make time to cry as you feel the need.  Be gentle on yourself. Put your t…

The death of a loved one is not the only loss that can cause grief.  Almost any significant change or turning point in your life can cause a sense of loss. Positive or negative, big or small, a meaningful loss can bring on the feelings and process of grief. Increasing your knowledge on the following…

Whatever type of loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. But, by understanding the stages and types of grief, you can find healthier ways to cope. What is grief?Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is ta…

There is not an instruction book that tells us how to grieve correctly. That is because there is no specific, correct way to grieve. Usually, it is something we learn how to do on the spot through our own grief experiences. And many times there are people around us who share their experiences with g…

Talking to your spouse was the most natural thing in the world to you. Why wouldn’t it feel natural to continue talking to him even though you know he is no longer physically present? After a loved one dies, there is such a silence. Many find that talking to their loved one helps to fill that silenc…