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Multiple Losses: Is It Time to Get a New Address Book?



​As a Boomer, my world is slowly shrinking. Several of my friends are experiencing the death of a parent. My mom is experiencing the death of her good friends. In addition to feeling sad for mom, I too mourn the losses as I have known these folks my entire life. And my friends are dying, one or two every year or so. By the end of the week, I will have gone to three funerals and made two Shiva calls.
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February 19 2013

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Normalizing the Grief of Adults with Special Needs


No two people experience a disability the same way just as no two people experience loss the same way. The personality of the person, their support systems and life experiences determine their grief reaction and how best to help meet their needs. 
 
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February 06 2013

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Grief and Dementia



Many of us are aware that grief is a normal part of every loss we experience. Grief and loss can occur over time when caring for a loved one with dementia. With each loss, there can be a grief reaction. For many, these losses are not initially recognized at a cognitive level as grief, but are experienced at an emotional level through anxiety, sadness and depression.
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January 23 2013

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Grief and New Year's Resolution


Many people think about making resolutions in the new year. This is usually a firm determination to do or not do something. Lose weight, exercise more and spend less are but a few examples of resolutions that are more often than not, put to rest by the end of January.
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January 17 2013

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Be Ready for the Holidays


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We want to offer a variety of suggestions which will support and guide you as you navigate the jolly jingle of multi-mass media marketing during a time in which your deceased loved one is noticeably absent.


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December 21 2012

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 

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