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Coping with Grief and Loss After a Suicide


Grief following a suicide is intense and prolonged. Suicide is a traumatic loss. It is sudden, unexpected and frequently violent. Reactions may be intense and different from anything else you have ever experienced and that can be frightening. 


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February 18 2016

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Coloring Grief


February was a busy month growing up. It began with my parent's anniversary on the first and then birthdays and holidays throughout the month. This month would have marked 68 years. Dad died four years ago but to my mom he is still a strong presence in her life. She routinely has conversations with him and feels his presence in their home. 
 
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February 05 2016

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Grieving the Death of a Parent


Spring is right around the corner complete with fresh air, warm breezes and budding plants.

Spring is also the time of year when Mother's Day and Father's Day are celebrated. For those grieving the death of a parent or guardian, these holidays can stir mixed emotion.
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February 04 2016

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 


​Facing a New Year Without a Loved One


Welcoming in the New Year can be anything but welcoming when you are grieving. A new year raises questions about what the future holds and looking ahead can seem overwhelming.
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January 04 2016

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 


New Year Resolutions


Many people think about making resolutions in the New Year. Lose weight, eat better, exercise more and spend less are common examples of resolutions long forgotten by the first of February. For those grieving a death, resolutions may be the farthest thing from the mind. Perhaps your resolution might be adjusting to the absence of your loved one. Adjusting to the loss includes making meaning of the changes that have happened as a result of the death. Here are some considerations:


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January 01 2016

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief Diane Snyder-Cowan 

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