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The Disappearance: A Primer of Loss

Written nearly twelve years after her four and seven-year-old daughters were killed in a car accident in France, Genevieve Jurgensen’s…
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Playing Cards and Keeping Memories Alive

Six years ago, when we started spending Christmas with my husband’s family, his mom was very concerned that I was…
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Practical Plan for Dealing with the Holidays After a Loss

One of the best ways to deal with the holidays after a loss is to plan ahead. Parts of your…
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What is Grief Counseling: The Nuts and Bolts

“I think I could benefit from grief counseling”. Sounds easy enough, right? Over the past few weeks, months or years…
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How do I know I'm Experiencing Complicated Grief?

Though this is purely anecdotal, I think most people who experience a significant loss go through moments of feeling like…
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Helping a Grieving Friend After a Loss

People often don't know where to begin with helping a grieving friend. My guess is there is a flurry of questions…
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