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... a Facebook or other webpage where you and others can post a biography, eulogies/tributes, spiritual or religious readings, poems or prayers, photographs, videos, audio recordings, condolences and reminiscences...
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... grief even more difficult. Let your child know this and that you are affected by this as well. Helping children to put words to their feelings and express what is hard can significantly lessen their feelings...
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... can help you live fully in the moment without getting stuck in it. Mindfulness comes from the spiritual traditions of the East, where it has been taught and practiced for thousands of years. In the West,...
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... When things are not going well, it can ease tension and relieve guilt to talk about how you are coping with what is happening. It can also help you understand each other. A good place to start is to talk...
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... firsthand, in the presence of supportive adults. This experience can go a long way toward helping them understand what is happening and will support them in their grieving process for years to come.
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... person has died, families may wish to wash the body and replace clothing. There may be religious, spiritual or cultural rituals that need to be observed at this time also. Sometimes people want to place...
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... to share information about any of these: treatments; where the person will be cared for (home, hospital, other environment); side effects that might occur as a result of medications or procedures. For...
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... to be honest and upfront about harsh realities, such as talking about death and dying. As a therapist who specializes in working with grieving children, one of the most frequent questions I’ m asked...
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... ways you can improve communication during this difficult time, whether at an office, clinic, hospital or on the telephone. Throughout the article we refer to you and your doctor, but the tips are applicable...
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... equipment. Offer to do some errands for the person or the family. This may include grocery shopping, cleaning or yard work (such as shovelling snow or mowing the lawn). Be flexible, as plans can change...