Coping with the impact of a loved one’s terminal illness on children in the family requires a delicate and supportive approach: 1. Open Communication: – Honesty: Be honest with children in an age-appropriate manner about the situation. Use simple language and answer their questions with sensitivity. – Encourage Expression: Create a safe space…… Continue reading How to Help a Child Cope when a Loved One is Terminally Ill
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Is There Closure in Grief?
Several factors contribute to the perception that closure is elusive in grief: 1. Continuing Connection: Grief experts emphasize the concept of continuing bonds. Rather than closing a chapter, individuals find ways to maintain a connection with the deceased through memories, rituals, and ongoing relationships. 2. Nonlinear Nature of Grief: Grief is not a…… Continue reading Is There Closure in Grief?
6 Important Things to Know When Someone is Grieving
Grief is brutal; everyone goes through the process in their own way and only within their own time frame. We also grieve much differently depending on the relationship. Whether it is you who is grieving, or someone you know, afford them the time to grieve on their own and in their own way.
Coping with Loss Over the Holidays
Don’t be afraid to express your grief.It will make you feel better to talk about your loved one and your loss. Spend time with people who will listen and who understand how you feel. Sometimes people might feel inhibited to speak of your loved one out of fear that it might sadden you. Start the…… Continue reading Coping with Loss Over the Holidays
Kafka, the Lost Doll, and the Lesson
Germany 1923. At the age of 40, writer Franz Kafka, who never married and had no children, walked through the park in Berlin as he had often done. One day he met a little girl who was crying. She had lost her favorite doll. She and Kafka searched for the doll unsuccessfully. Kafka told her…… Continue reading Kafka, the Lost Doll, and the Lesson