Sympathy cards are a great way for you to show love and empathy to grieving family and friends. However, how do you appropriately address sympathy cards? Will it be necessary, for instance, to include your colleague’s spouse in the address? Also, when is the right time to send out the cards? To Whom Should You … Read More
Month: July 2018
Helping Children Cope with the Loss of a Parent
When a child loses a parent, it can be extremely devastating. One of the people—sometimes the only person—they relied on is gone and they are forced to deal with the ramifications. How do I help my child after the loss of their other parent? Is there a right way and a wrong way to approach the … Read More
Signs That a Loved One Might Need Bereavement Counseling
Losing someone is always difficult. There are emotions unleashed that people are not used to dealing with and questions that arise that they are forced to grapple with. While there is no set timeline on the grieving process, sometimes people are not able to work through it on their own. You should never insist that … Read More
Suicide and Grief: How to Find Acceptance After a Loss
Losing a loved one is never an easy experience. However, when we lose a loved one to suicide, there is another set of questions that arise and with them comes an influx of complicated emotions. How do we find peace after a loss knowing that our loved one struggled so deeply that they felt suicide … Read More
Addressing Sympathy Cards – Who Should It Go To?
When someone you know loses a loved one, it can be a very emotional time for them. It’s understandable that you would want to reach out and offer some support and kind words, but what’s the best way to do that? A sympathy card is a nice way to let someone know that you care … Read More
Talking About Bereavement Counseling To A Friend
When someone passes away, our emotional responses can be extremely strong. Feelings of grief can often be overwhelming and often we don’t know how to process what we’re feeling. If you know someone who is struggling with processing their grief, it might be helpful to speak with them about seeking external help through a bereavement … Read More






