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The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult emotional experiences a person can undergo. The process of Grief and Bereavement helps us honor the dead while moving forward with our own lives.
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- Sympathy For A Young Widow - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Pam BrownSympathy for the Younger Widow Sometimes the unexpected happens. The young wife or husband loses their spouse before their life even had time to get started. This is one of those times where you must be extra careful of what you say. While you may have mixed feelings yourself, you should avoid ...
Views: 10You must read the article to rate it. - Sympathy for the Older Widow - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Pam BrownA friend of our family just lost her husband to cancer. She has several adult children who no doubt have been there for her. They helped with all the arrangements of the funeral, helped her sort through all the paper work that needed to be taken care of and kept her busy with family events. ...
Views: 8You must read the article to rate it. - Suicide Survivorship: Sometimes The Answers Are In the Questions - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Ellen GerstNo one can know the depth of despair to which a person may sink upon contemplation of suicide. Possibly, the black hole in which one finds him/herself gets deeper and darker as the days go by. Soon, even the smallest sliver of light is blocked from view. And then -- instead of being frightening -- ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - What Will Your Last Words Be? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Gina GardinerThe loss of someone you love is always very difficult but out of bereavement comes a golden opportunity to examine your priorities and to re-evaluate the way things are done. The loss of my brother made me think about many things at a personal level and also it gave me the opportunity to think ...
Views: 6You must read the article to rate it. - *** The Ultimatest Most Inconvenient Truth of All - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Daniel BenorThe pursuit of the truth shall set you free - even if you never catch up with it. - Clarence Darrow We all aspire to know and express truth in one way or another. We want to base our life decisions and actions, minor and major, on the best information possible. ...
Views: 10(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Remember to Extend Love to Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Daniel BenorIf you've got love in your heart, whatever you do from that moment out is likely to be right. If you've got that one true note ringing inside you, then whatever you do is going to be OK. It's love, always love. - Ken Kesey On Valentine's Day we focus on ...
Views: 17You must read the article to rate it. - You Can Directly Contact Deceased Loved Ones - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Michael JuddWe all have Spirit Guides and/or Guardian Angels that are available to assist us in our daily lives. Spirit Guides and Guardian Angels are considered synonymous by some and different by others. Those who see them as different believe that Spirit Guides have been in body before and have had ...
Views: 28(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Unexpected Changes? What To Do In The Meantime - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Kimberley CohenChanges occur every day in our personal and professional lives. They can be through the death or illness of a loved one, pet, or friend. They can happen in our jobs, relationships, health, finances, where we live, in our communities, or in the world. Sometimes we have control over the events ...
Views: 25(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - 7 Steps For Coping With Loss - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Kimberley CohenIn one way or another we have all experienced some form of loss in our lives. It could be the passing away of a person or pet, losing a job and/or material possessions, a relationship or friendship ending, the loss of a body part, hair, eye sight or hearing etc,. No matter what type of ...
Views: 33You must read the article to rate it. - Lavender Peace Offering - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThe year before I turned 50, AARP began its membership campaign on me. Invitations. Information. Enticements. Good deals. An automatic community. One of the fall-outs of membership is their wonderful magazine, AARP. The July & August 2009 issue featured a story called “The Flower of Positive ...
Views: 31(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Grieving Child Receives Reassuring Letter from God - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsYou never know what to believe on the Internet, but Scopes.com verified with a local newspaper that the events recounted below by Mrs. Joy Scrivener did indeed take place. Here is the true story that happened in mid-August 2006 to their family of five in San Antonio: This is one of the ...
Views: 35(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Coming Out of the "Birthmom Closet" - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Pat BurnsI am birthmother to a 41 year old son. Back when I was pregnant with him, mine was a shameful secret, because only “bad girls” got pregnant. I’m happy to say that the world has changed a lot in that respect. Girls who become pregnant today face a very different set of problems than I did. ...
Views: 29(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Death into New Life - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Deb ScottDeath into New Life: When my mom, and best friend (Rachel) passed away in 2005, I was left dead with her. In the depth of pain, I never felt or saw anything good in her passing. I took comfort she was happier in heaven, than suffering the slow death of cancer eating away at her, but in the ...
Views: 41(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Where is Your Life Headed? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! I remember sitting in a subway car on my way home from grade nine. I had an 88% average and I was making good money at my job, yet I was depressed out of my mind. I wasn't in a rush to get home -- I would stay on the subway for hours, not really caring about the day, caring ...
Views: 37(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Shifting the Grief Healing Paradigm-Authentic Grief Healing - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Sandy ClendenenWhile grief is a universal experience, the mourning process varies from family to family and from culture to culture. What I am referring to as the mourning process are the rituals that most of us grow up with about how to behave and how to speak when confronted with a loss. In essence, mourning ...
Views: 53(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - What Are Your Memories of Michael Jackson? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy earliest memory involving Michael Jackson was when I was seven years old. It was Christmas in the early 90's. I don't remember what else my brother and I received as presents that year, but one of them was the album Dangerous on cassette. I can still remember the intricately illustrated--and ...
Views: 36You must read the article to rate it. - Do You Have Kids That Are Grieving The Death Of A Pet? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Christina GarrisonIf you have children that are grieving the death of a pet it is important to help them understand what they are experiencing. The first time anyone experiences grieving the death of a pet the feelings may be confusing. Of course the depth of emotions and feelings will be driven by the age of the ...
Views: 49(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Grieving the loss of a pet is normal and just as important as grieving the loss of a family member. - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Christina GarrisonThe relationship with our pet is one of the most important relationships in our lives. Our pets provide us with love, comfort, joy, and companionship throughout their lives. It is only fitting that we mourn them when they pass on. Grieving the loss of a pet is a healthy way for each of us to work ...
Views: 46(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - When the pain comes..... - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Martine BrennanWhen the pain comes….. Don’t be afraid when the pain comes. It is natural to feel pain when someone we love dies. It is natural that the death of someone close to us will throw old memories into sharp relief. It is natural to feel for a time that the world doesn’t make sense. It is natural ...
Views: 56(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Strength of the Circle - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Karel MurrayStrength Of The Circle By Karel Murray My breath exploded from my chest when I listened to my husband’s voice telling me of the sudden death of his oldest brother, Chris. There is just no other way to explain it. First I was breathing normally, enjoying the drive down a four lane highway ...
Views: 33You must read the article to rate it. - Moving Through Grief on Foot - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from FSB AuthorsAfter my 16-year-old son Justin died, I learned that some journeys can only be made on foot, and grieving is one of them. You can't fly across it to avoid touching down in the pain. You can't cruise through it by car and watch the landscape through a half-open window. You can't swim through the ...
Views: 59(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Awakening Joy - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Karen MehringerSitting at my father’s deathbed, watching every breath, wondering if it would be his last, my family and I were totally present and vigilant. We talked to my father as if he could hear us, attempting to comfort him, although we were really comforting ourselves. Already, he was in another world. ...
Views: 53(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - What to Say to Someone Who is Grieving - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat do you say to someone whose life comes crashing down around them; whose life, as they knew it, is forever and profoundly changed? The first thing to really recognize is that when someone experiences the death of a loved one, the loss is so pervasive, the pain so excruciating, that ...
Views: 78(5 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Dealing with Grief Using Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Rosa LivingstoneThe death of a loved one is always a devastating experience, and no one can be expected to come to terms with it quickly. With our aging population, many Baby Boomers are now caring for aging parents who pass away in their care. Grieving is a natural process that allows us gradually to take in the ...
Views: 55(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Dreaming of Those Who Have "Crossed Over" - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Laurel Clark"I have absolutely no fear of death. From my near-death research and my personal experiences, death is, in my judgment, simply a transition into another kind of reality." - Dr. Raymond Moody Most people fear death. Although we know that death is inevitable, there is often a difference between ...
Views: 79(3 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - From Grief Back to Joy - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Donna DeVaneWhen someone you love leaves the physical body the pain is intense. It feels as there a huge hole has been torn in your heart and gut. You are shocked, it's impossible to accept, to get your head around the fact that no longer will you be able to talk with your loved one. This is grief. ...
Views: 49(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Why Bad Things Happen to Good People - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Ellen GerstEvery event in life is neutral, and it is you and your response which gives meaning to the event. So, when you ask God, or some higher power, "Why did this terrible event happen to me?" you are probably perceiving the "event" as a negative one. When you lose a loved one to death or have a child ...
Views: 62(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - The Sweetness of the Leaving - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Regina MurphyMany years ago, I fell in love with the movie “Pay It Forward” and the theme song “Calling all Angels” by K.D. Lang which was also the theme song of the TV show “Beauty and the Beast”. I really couldn’t understand the meaning of the words at first and was sure I heard the words ...
Views: 56(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - My Mother Died Yesterday - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Bill WhiteMy mother died yesterday. She was 85 years old. A ruptured 6+ centimeter aortic aneurysm took her life subsequent to breaking a hip during a fall at her assisted living facility two days ago. I might also add that my mother suffered a stroke two and a half years ago, and was diagnosed with ...
Views: 50(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Emerge Beyond Your Grief - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Sandy ClendenenThe grief process can be compared to the transformative process of the butterfly. Grievers oftern find themselves stuck inside the safety of the cocoon of grief. There is a sense of feeling lost in the darkness of grief. There is a push-puss feeling that often occurs during grief. Grievers want ...
Views: 50(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - *** Journaling the Journey Through Grief - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sandy ClendenenMany who grieve find comfort and healing through the journaling process. Writing truly does cause thinking. And thinking is the beginning of new awareness. And awareness is the beginning of transformation. When the love of your life is no longer physically present in your everyday like, there is ...
Views: 83(7 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - How to Respond to Tragedy - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from James KrehbielRabbi Harold Kushner, the author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People, wrote about his response to personal tragedy. His son Aaron had premature aging, and eventually died from this disease. The pain from the Rabbi’s loss provoked a crisis of faith. Kushner wrote his book for those "who ...
Views: 53(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - ***Coping As a Caregiver - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Garrett CoanFew people are prepared for the responsibilities and tasks involved in caring for loved ones who are ill, elderly, or disabled. The success of the relationship between you and your loved one depends on several factors. One of the most important is how well you take care of yourself, empowering ...
Views: 58(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Top 10 Ways To Give A Great Eulogy Speech - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tracy PhaupBeing asked to give a eulogy can be a daunting occasion to rise to for a countless number of possible reasons. Giving a eulogy for those that meant the most to us means trying to come to terms with our loss enough in order to even be coherent and to also fulfill our deep need to do them justice. ...
Views: 82You must read the article to rate it. - Finding the Blessings in Loss - Suffering is Optional - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Mabel KatzSometimes we are separated from a loved one by death. At other times, we distance ourselves or somebody we are with decides to distance himself or herself from us. Why do we become so attached and dependent and feel we cannot live without the people we love? Why do we lose our concentration and ...
Views: 95You must read the article to rate it. - Grief, Loss, and Brain Maintenance - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Louis LaGrandHas it been weeks since the death of your loved one and you still feel sluggish with low energy levels? Are you hesitant in making decisions? Confused? Is hope draining out of you and all you think about is a bleak future? It is not unusual to suffer physical and emotional depletion when ...
Views: 92(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - The Pain of Letting Go - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerEvery month, when I go to write my newsletter, I don’t have a plan necessarily…I just see what transpires in my life around that time and, without fail; there is an event or theme that presents itself. As my daughter lay sleeping this morning in my bed, having curled up there for the second ...
Views: 167(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - When Love Hurts - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Michael Sean Symonds:So much has been said of friendship and love that it seems on one level redundant to even write about it. In my own life I have found insight, understanding, awareness and suffering, as I engage the pursuit of its experience and the never ending conversations that occur around the dance of its ...
Views: 137You must read the article to rate it. - Valuable Tools For Working With Grief - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Kate Siner FrancisNo matter where we are from or what has happened to us, each one of us deals with grief throughout our life. There is the grief that comes with the loss of a loved one and there is grief that is a necessary response to what we may carry with us from our childhood. There is also grief as a result of ...
Views: 113(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Coping with Grief - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I am the eldest of 12 children and only survivor who did not perish the Australian fires. I feel the guilt being spared from working abroad. Despite my own problems here, being wiped out financially and facing homelessness, I realize the God I know does not care. I find myself ...
Views: 104You must read the article to rate it. - Poem Entited Time - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Pam BrownIt’s difficult to say goodbye When love so long has lived The days and hours and memories shared Bring sadness home to bid I knew this day would come Although I tried to make it not When one of us would part And leave the other caught And though we talked about those times I really ...
Views: 108You must read the article to rate it. - Lavender and Grief - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Katherine EpsteinThis week has been full of surprising passages -- Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson and several others who are loved and revered by millions. Both those close to these individuals and people all around the world mourn. Flowers can help us in many ways to let go of grief and shift to feeling the ...
Views: 122(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Dealing with Everyday Life Grief - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Isabel KirkWhat comes to your mind when you think of the word grief? Most people think of death. Even if you google it, the listings that come up are related to the emotional response that surfaces from the death of a love one. There is very good information and help out there related to that topic. So the ...
Views: 151You must read the article to rate it. - Coping with Grief - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Shayn CutinoThere have been several high-profile deaths just this week that have dominated the television news coverage and received a seemingly endless amount of written coverage on the internet and entertainment publications. First, we learned of the passing of Ed McMahon, who is undoubtedly the most famous ...
Views: 99You must read the article to rate it. - Getting Through the Sadness - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Karen RowinskyMany say the first year after the loss of a loved is the hardest but most people find that different seasons or dates bring up sadness and feelings of grief years after our loved one has died. There are things we can do to ease our pain during these seasons of sadness no matter when they ...
Views: 218(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - When Someone You Love Loses a Loved One - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAn Open Letter: With the AIG debacle looming, and bank bail-outs sending cortisol racing through the system of most Americans, the whole issue of loss and disappointment is ‘up’ in pretty big ways. The truth of the matter, however, was brought home this past week with the sudden death of ...
Views: 184You must read the article to rate it. - Grief; What Is It? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Linda NusbaumGrief; What Is It? We all hear about grief, it’s something we are trained to know something about, even when we are small. It’s that thing that happens to us when someone dies. That’s grief, the word for that place we must visit when we are suffering a loss. But exactly is it? Or, could ...
Views: 142(1 vote)You must read the article to rate it. - Words Of Sympathy - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Pam BrownWords of Sympathy People often stay away after something terrible has happened to a friend or loved one. They don’t stay away because they don’t care, but because they don’t think they can give any great words of comfort. We all know there are statements that flow from our mouths that ...
Views: 220(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Why... - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Ask Mary MacGreetings! As we begin to become friends, you will notice that I'm very frank with my language because I want you to heal and not go around the same emotional mountain for many years needlessly the way I had. The reason for that is so that you will learn from my experience since I didn't have ...
Views: 172(2 votes)You must read the article to rate it. - Your Doctor is Part of Your Grief Team - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my life as a psychic medium, I receive many calls and emails from people who have recently lost loved ones. Some people, in deep grief, can hardly function and it is understandable. It is important for all of us to remember than if we or people we know cannot function due to grief, a trip to ...
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