Qualities to Look for in a Bereavement Counselor

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Bereaved individuals may enter into an experience of grief known as complicated grief, the manifestations of which can be similar to depression. If a bereaved friend or family member begins to exhibit signs of complicated grief or depression, it may be time to start looking for a bereavement counselor. But how do you help a … Read More

How Traveling Helps a Grieving Soul

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Traveling may seem like the last thing on anyone’s mind after a heartbreaking loss. It can require focus and a lot of physical effort. Clinical psychologists, however, praise the healing effects of traveling, especially for those whose loved ones have recently passed away. If you have a friend, relative, or immediate family member coping with … Read More

A Garden of Sympathy: The Beauty of Memorial Gift Trees

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Sympathy gifts offer a unique and thoughtful way for you to express condolences. While cards, figurines, and memorial jewelry are common, memorial gift trees also make wonderful sympathy tokens. You may purchase one to commemorate a loved one or a pet right in your own garden. Or, you may choose to gift someone else with … Read More

The Many Ways Men and Women Grieve Differently

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Although grief is a universal emotion, not everyone responds to it in the same way. According to research, certain factors such as biology and socialization tend to influence these different ways of grieving. This explains partly why men and women tend to go through the experience of grieving in outwardly dissimilar ways. But how do … Read More