May 25, 2010
Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner. Friends and family may be making plans for picnics. Gardeners try to get all their plants in the ground. Children look forward to the pools being opened and the unofficial start of summer. But what is Memorial Day really about? Memorial Day was originally called “Decoration Day.” [...]
Read more...May 18, 2010
Technology has afforded us a wonderful way to stay connected as a community. Facebook not only brings together long-lost friends, but also provides an effective outlet for grief. Facebook hosts many memorialized accounts of deceased users. Friends and families can continue to post photos and comments on these accounts. Facebook will respect a family’s wishes [...]
Read more...May 11, 2010
Why is it important to take time to practice yoga during a period of extreme stress? When a person is responsible for the care of a loved one during sickness, or is coping with the death of a loved one, it may seem too hard to try to do one more thing. But practicing yoga [...]
Read more...May 10, 2010
Camp Healing Hearts is one-day event for children ages 6 though 14 who have experienced the death of a love one. Led by trained professionals experienced in working with children who are grieving, this day will offer adventure challenge activities, art therapy, a drum circle and time for sharing. Bereavement camps help normalize and validate [...]
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