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Skating through Grief: An Olympian’s Choice


Joannie Rochette, bronze medalist in the 2010 Winter Olympics for Canada skated through her grief. Two days before the short program, Rochette’s mother died suddenly of a heart attack, just hours after arriving in Vancouver to watch her daughter skate. Rochette chose to continue competing in her mother’s honor. In the Olympic short program, Rochette recorded a personal best, the third highest score of the night. Two days later, she held on to her third place position after the long program and won the bronze medal.
 
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July 01 2011

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


A Child's View: Memories and the Holidays


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The holiday season has begun. You're looking forward to time off from school and doing some of your favorite winter activities. But this year life is different: your special person has died and isn't here with you. Often this season includes exchanging gifts. You may be hoping for a specific gift or thinking about what to give a family member. You may have already wrapped a gift for your special person who is no longer here to open it.
 
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December 21 2010

Categories: Grief and Loss About Grief 


When Men Grieve


​In our society, men are often the forgotten grievers. They are taught as young boys to “be strong” and that “men don’t cry.”
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February 01 2010

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Death of an Adult Child


​​​The death of an adult child is an overwhelming experience to parents. Parents are never fully prepared to have their child die before them. The grief is intense and complex.

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December 21 2009

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 


Teen Grief - Tips for Coping


During grief, teens experience all kinds of emotions. They may be overwhelming, frightening, and intense: they may feel out of control.
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September 18 2008

Categories: Grief and Loss Diane Snyder-Cowan 

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