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Remembrance Gardens


Just when we think that the bleakness of winter will never leave, we begin to spot snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils. Spring slowly unveils itself. We know that in just a few weeks the flower beds will start to bloom, the trees will be full of new buds and the birds will return to our yards. Spring is a time that many folks think about gardens.
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March 21 2014

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 


When Grief Breaks Your Heart


There is a heart condition called stress induced cardiomyopathy or takotsubo cardiomyopathy—commonly referred to as “broken heart syndrome” because it often occurs during periods of high emotional stress and grief.

First recognized by Japanese doctors in the 1990s, the condition is characterized by a weakening of the left ventricle. The heart chamber changes shape, narrowing at the top and ballooning at the bottom. Thankfully it’s reversible.


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March 13 2014

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Online Condolences: Do they Work for You?


The family cat died last week. I have often written about the death of a pet and how non-pet lovers often disenfranchise grief from the death of a cat or dog. More and more folks seem to accept that it wasn’t just a dog and acknowledge the role pets play in our lives.  What was quite remarkable to me was what occurred on my Facebook page.


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February 11 2014

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Reel Grief: What the Movies Can Teach Us


There are many ways to support the bereaved during their grieving process. Give gentle and unconditional support. Provide a listening ear.  Help with errands and chores.  Another approach is to recommend movies that focus on recovering from loss. A film’s lesson can be helpful and supportive, as well as facilitate and/or validate the grieving process.


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January 13 2014

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


A Child's View: 10 Ideas to Manage Holiday Grief


Children who are grieving experience conflicting emotions during the holiday season. Excitement about presents and parties is often coupled with the sadness of knowing they cannot share them with their deceased loved one. Family traditions may have changed since the death.


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December 21 2013

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 

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