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“Other Side” Documents Woman’s Fight To Die As She Wishes:
Film paints intimate portrait of an activist and her family as she wins rights for herself and others -
The Other Death in the Family:
Innovations in eco-friendly pet burials offer multiple options for mixed-species households -
Having an Estate Plan Is Essential – So Is Discussing It With Your Children:
Being open about your intentions helps maintain family harmony and a smooth transfer of assets
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Tag Archives: Mental health
“Griefprints” by Radha Stern
In a book about death and grief, Stern explains that "Grief is like fingerprints; everyone grieves in their own way" as they deal with death
Griefprints, by Radha Stern, describes itself as “A Practical Guide for Supporting a Grieving Person.” The author gives advice from a very personal place. She, in her own words, is “no stranger to grief,” having lost her “mother, all four grandparents, … Continue reading
How Do We Respond to Trauma in the Workplace? An Interview with Wilma Bass
If a crisis were to strike your workplace, what would you do?
Wilma Bass is the President of Trauma Outreach Associates, a Bay Area based company that provides crisis recovery services to business and organizations to help them “return to normalcy and productivity” after a trauma — like death, violence, or natural … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Crisis, Death, Loss, Mental health, Psychological trauma, Trauma Recovery, Vanessa Watt, Wilma Bass, Workplace Trauma
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”Closer Than You Think” by Deborah Heneghan
Revealing true stories and techniques for connecting with loved ones on the other side
Have you ever wondered if there was a way to connect with a loved one who passed away? Better yet, have you ever experienced communication with a deceased loved one? If so, then you’re not alone. In Closer Than You … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged After Death Communication, After Death Communication Signs, Angel, Connecting with Loved Ones on the Other Side, Death, Deborah Heneghan, Faith, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Grief support, Grieving, Grieving Your Own Way, Health, Kübler-Ross model, Loved One, Mental health, Natalie, Spirituality
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CRAZY by Amy Reed
The unique novel for young adults addresses the dark feelings many don't know how to face.
Connor knows that Izzy will never fall in love with him the way he’s fallen for her. But somehow he’s been let into her crazy, exhilarating world and become her closest confidante. But the closer they get, the more Connor realizes … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Adolescence, Amy Reed, Bipolar disorder, Book Review, Crazy, Mental disorder, Mental health, Simon and Schuster, Suicide
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How to Help Someone Who is Grieving
SevenPonds suggests three tips to keep in mind
Experiencing a loss can profoundly affect a person, emotionally, mentally, and physically. If a family member or close friend has recently lost someone, it’s easy to feel helpless, and you may be uncertain how you should act around them. While … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Death, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Healing, helping loved ones grieve, Loss, Mental health
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