grief library

Compassionate Comfort: The Art of Choosing the Perfect Sympathy Care Package
In times of loss, words often fall short in expressing our deepest condolences. This is where the gesture of a sympathy care package can speak volumes. It’s a tangible way to show support and comfort to those grieving. Finding the...
"The Grief Process: Learning to Heal After Loss"
Introduction Grief is a complex and deeply personal experience, often leaving us searching for ways to express our support for those who are mourning. This article seeks to offer understanding and guidance in selecting a sympathy gift, with a special...
"Compassion in Words: What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving"
Introduction Grief is an emotional journey, and finding the right words to comfort someone who is grieving can be a daunting task. In this article, we'll explore how to provide solace and support through words, answering common questions about what...
Grief in Action: How the 4 Tasks Can Transform Your Mourning Experience"
Join me on a heartfelt journey through the labyrinth of grief, where we uncover four pivotal tasks that light our way to healing. These tasks are more than mere concepts; they are the steps to mend our hearts and transform...
"The Unseen Pain of Stillbirth: A Call to Action for Greater Support and Understanding"
Losing a stillbirth is a deeply emotional and heart-wrenching experience that can leave a family feeling lost and overwhelmed. It's a pain that cannot be described in words, and the grief can last a lifetime. As a friend or loved...
"Reclaiming Your Narrative: How to Reframe Your Story and Find New Purpose"
Life can be unpredictable, and we all experience difficult times at some point. Whether it's a personal crisis or a global pandemic, adversity can leave us feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. During these times, it's important to remember that we have...
"From Heartbreak to Hope: A Journey of Healing"
Jason's life was flipped upside down when his wife Valerie was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Jason was the clinical director of a recovery treatment program, and they were building their dream home while their boys were thriving in...
"Finding The Miracle I Needed, Not The One I Wanted"
Years ago, I prayed to God to heal my wife from stage 4 colon cancer. I poured my heart out in prayer and believed that God would answer my plea.  But unfortunately, my wife passed away, leaving me frustrated and...
"Embracing Life's Lemons: A Guide to Finding the Good in the Bad"
Losing a spouse can be one of the most challenging experiences anyone can face. The death of a loved one can impact every aspect of a person's life and leave them struggling to cope physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially. The...
"Healing Together: The Power of a Strong Healing Team"
Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a deep, dark hole of grief with no way out? I know I have. It's a lonely, isolating feeling that can leave you feeling hopeless and helpless. But there is a...
"Releasing the Fizz: Helping Children Cope with Grief"
Grief can feel like the pressure building up in a 2 liter soda bottle. With every event and loss, the pressure increases, creating extra "Fizz." For children and teenagers who may not have developed coping mechanisms, losing a loved one...
"Understanding children's grief"
The piercing pain of loss is a deeply human experience, one that transcends age, culture, and circumstance. When our children face the incomprehensible reality of grief, we as caregivers are often at a loss, struggling to provide solace and understanding...
"Coping with grief and moving towards acceptance"
Losing a loved one is an earth-shattering experience that leaves us shattered and searching for meaning in the darkest of times. The weight of grief is an unbearable burden, and finding solace amid such devastation can seem like an impossible...
"Questions around therapy and addressing emotional issues"
The heartrending challenges of parenting can leave us feeling overwhelmed and desperate for answers. It's not easy to watch your children struggle with emotional turmoil, but it's our responsibility as parents to support them in navigating these stormy waters. Whether...
"Commemorating the loss and remembering our loved ones".
Grief is a raw and visceral emotion that can strike anyone at any time. It can tear you apart, leave you feeling shattered and alone. When we lose someone we love, it can feel like the end of the world,...
"The Invisible Heroes: A Look into the Lives of Therapists and Chaplains"
In a world where grief and loss are all too common, it takes a special kind of person to help others heal. Therapists are among those who dedicate their lives to helping people find their way through the darkness of...
Why "Sorry for Your Loss" is Not Enough: The Importance of Empathy in Grief
When someone experiences the loss of a loved one, it's natural to feel at a loss for words. Many of us turn to the familiar phrase, "Sorry for your loss," as a way of offering condolences. However, for those who...
"Turning Loss into Legacy: The Role of Rituals in Grief"
The loss of a loved one is a deeply emotional experience that can be difficult to navigate. Rituals can provide a sense of structure, meaning, and comfort during the grieving process. In this article, we'll explore an 8-step guide to...
"Words Matter: How to Show Support During Times of Grief"
Losing someone we love is one of the most difficult experiences we can face in life. When someone we care about is grieving, it can be hard to know what to say or do to support them. Often, we default...
The 10 Thinking Errors That Keep Us Stuck in Grief: How to Break Free
Grieving the loss of a loved one can be an incredibly difficult and painful experience. It can leave us feeling lost, confused, and stuck in our pain. When we are stuck in grief, we often fall into common thinking errors...
"Grief and Service: How Avoiding Helping Others Can Harm Your Healing Process"
The grieving process can be a challenging and difficult journey, and it's important to find ways to cope with the emotions that come with it. One of the ways to cope with grief is through service, by helping others, and...