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Gardening to Work Through Grief


​Spring is often the time we plan our garden. We prepare the soil with tender loving care and hope to see the fruits (and vegetables) of our labor later in the summer. Change is one of the constants in the world of plants. Nature has a way of surprising us with variety. No two leaves on a plant are alike and we can be sure that this year's growing season will be different than last year's.
 
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March 21 2015

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 


A Child's View: Books Can Help


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​Reading books is a great way to learn new ways to deal with big feelings of grief. Some books talk about feelings we may experience when a loved one dies. Other books teach us cool ways to remember our loved one by creating something new in their memory. The book, Chester Raccoon and The Acorn Full of Memories, written by Audrey Penn shares Chester Raccoon's feelings about the death of his friend Skiddil Squirrel and how he creates new memories to cope with his feelings.
 
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March 21 2015

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief 


Grief and Substance Abuse


For some, the pain of grief is unbearable. To quote a colleague — we live in a death-denying, pain-avoiding society. To numb the pain of grief, some folks choose to have a have a drink in the evening. And then have two drinks and before long it is a fifth a day and then some. Some turn to other substances, prescription drugs or narcotics.
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March 19 2015

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


When the Language of Grief Includes Swearing


When there are no words, swearing works. Sometimes adults curse in expressing their grief. And that's perfectly okay.  While it's fairly common to hear a millennial say "This f...ing sucks," it can seem shocking to hear an 80-year-old say "I hate this s..t. It wasn't supposed to be like this." As startling as this may be, it captures our attention.
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March 08 2015

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Supporting Those Who Have Experienced a Death by Suicide


When a friend or colleague experiences the death of a loved one by suicide, be aware that there will be a wide range and depth of feelings.  Honor and respect the needs of these bereaved in the days, weeks, and months following the death.  Recognize that each person manages t grief in their own way so be sure to ask the bereaved if they want your help or listening ear.  You may feel helpless. You may not know what to say. 


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February 18 2015

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 

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