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Grieving Miscarriage

By Florence Isaacs Q. My friend had a miscarriage at four months, and I don’t know what to say to her and her husband. Do you have some suggestions? A. A miscarriage is a tremendous loss to a cou... Read More »

Tagged: miscarriage, what not to say, what to say, My Deepest Sympathies, Florence Isaacs

Suicide

Losing someone to suicide is devastating and often leaves survivors struggling to understand what happened and why. The grieving process can be long and complicated. If you have lost someone to sui... Read More »

Tagged: living with loss, what to say, what to do, understanding grief, suicide survivors

Center for Grief Recovery

David Fireman is the director of The Center for Grief Recovery, a full service, non-profit nationwide Counseling Center helping persons who are dealing with emotionally intense experiences such as... Read More »

Tagged: co-worker, holidays, physical health, emotions, staying healthy

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education,... Read More »

Tagged: understanding grief, living with loss, what to do, suicide prevention, suicide survivors

Dr. Therese Rando

Dr. Therese Rando, author of How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies, is a psychologist in Warwick, Rhode Island, where she is the Clinical Director of The Institute for the Study and Treat... Read More »

Tagged: understanding grief, living with loss, grief recovery, experts, authors

Deborah Morris Coryell

Deborah Morris Coryell has worked in the health field developing wellness programs since 1974. She founded the Wellness Education Department for Canyon Ranch Spa Resorts as well as for the Pritkin... Read More »

Tagged: living with loss, faith, experts, spirituality, authors

Family Rifts and Funerals

By Florence Isaacs Q. My father died recently, but I did not learn of his death until weeks after the funeral. He lived with his second wife, who caused a family rift after their marriage, and kep... Read More »

Tagged: what to do, what to say, father, funerals, My Deepest Sympathies

Children and Funerals

By Florence Isaacs Q. I want to take my six-year-old son to my father’s funeral, but my wife feels it’s inappropriate for children to attend. She thinks it will scare him. What’s your take on this... Read More »

Tagged: what to do, funerals, children, My Deepest Sympathies, Florence Isaacs

Seasons of Grief

By Rev. Sarah York My husband, Chuck received the news of his son’s death on a Sunday night. After keeping some appointments on Monday morning, he caught the first available flight to North Caroli... Read More »

Tagged: Jewish traditions, Judaism, mourning rituals, understanding grief, Remembering Well

Adult Loss of a Sibling

By Therese Rando, Ph.D. There is no other loss in adult life that appears to be so neglected as the death of a brother or sister. Rarely has it been the subject of investigation or discussion. Nev... Read More »

Tagged: twin, understanding grief, living with loss, sister, brother

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