She Grieves Too: Photographing Emotion

by Danielle Hunter When my Mom came home from the hospital into home hospice all she wanted was her dog…
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7 Ways to Treat Yourself With Kindness While Grieving

7 Ways to Treat Yourself With Kindness While Grieving

A while ago, we wrote an article about the need for self-compassion in grief. At the time, we defined self-compassion and…
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Becoming a parent After the Death of a Parent

Becoming a Parent After the Death of a Parent

After someone you love dies, almost all “blessed events” thereafter become a mix of happy-type emotions and sad-type emotions.  In…
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How to Cope When it Seems Like Everyone Wants to Forget

How to Cope When It Seems Like Everyone Wants to Forget

I recently read a quote from grief researcher and theorist Kenneth Doka: "All grief becomes disenfranchised over time." I actually…
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Mary Poppins Returns Gets Grief Right

Mary Poppins Returns Gets Grief Right

On the morning that Mary Poppins floats into the Banks' life, it seems like everything is about to go to…
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grief during the holiday season

Guilt and Grief During the Holiday Season

I’ve been feeling a little distracted this holiday season.  Maybe a little stressed.  Maybe a little numb.  I’m not feeling…
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Grateful Remembrance Jar: A Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Activity

So you think you're ready for Thanksgiving. You've got your turkey. You've assigned side dishes to your most reliable family…
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Grief at Halloween: It's Spooky Scary

Grief at Halloween: It's Very Scary

I’m just going to say it: I don’t love Halloween. Please don’t be mad at me, and definitely please don't TP…
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Exploring the Mixed Up Emotions of Grief

Exploring the Mixed-Up Emotions of Grief: Art Activities for Kids

We humans often think we have to feel one way or another. Either we are happy or we are sad. We…
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