Archives: April 2011

Days of Remembrance

April 29, 2011

This Sunday, May 2nd, the world will observe Holocaust Remembrance Day. Yom HaShoah, is marked on the Hebrew date of Nissan 27th. On this day we remember the lives of the 6 million Jews (and millions of others) murdered during the Holocaust, as well as the experiences of those who survived it’s horrors. This day [...]

Secondary Losses

April 25, 2011

For the past three years, Mrs. James went to the nursing home every day to feed her husband lunch. Despite bad weather or feeling poorly, she still made it every day. Prior to that, she cared for Mr. James in her home. As he declined, Mrs. James changed her lifestyle more and more. Eventually, she [...]

Volunteering and Grief

April 14, 2011

People volunteer for many reasons. One of the most obvious is that they want to give back. Others may want to learn a new skill, have a sense of accomplishment or an opportunity to meet new people. Perhaps they are looking for a job or want to keep busy. Maybe it’s a requirement for school. [...]