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Dealing with Grief around the Holidays

Dealing with Grief around the Holidays The holidays are typically a time of celebration, joy, good food, family, and friends. They are a time to create happy memories, enjoy each other’s company, and give thanks. Sadly, for many people though, the holidays can be a time filled with stress, loneliness, loss, and grief. Aspects of …

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How to Cope with Feelings of Loneliness

Loneliness can be a complicated emotion. It’s normal to feel lonely sometimes, and while loneliness isn’t necessarily a mental health problem, the two can be strongly linked. We know that it’s possible to feel lonely in a crowded room full of people, and possible to be alone without feeling lonely. So, what is loneliness, and …

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Healing After a Loved One’s Suicide

When someone we love passes by suicide, we are flooded with overwhelming emotions. We can feel heart wrenching grief, become consumed by guilt, and writhe with anger all at the same time – it’s a tragedy no one could ever prepare for. If you’re navigating life after a loved one’s suicide, know that you never …

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What Not to Say When Someone is Grieving

While we are usually well intentioned, it’s easy to say things that are unhelpful and even hurtful to our suffering loved ones. Here are five things not to say to someone who is grieving.

How to Manage Grief

How we grieve is a result of several factors such as our individual personalities, cultural norms, the circumstances of the grief, and the support system we have to help us through.