Terrorism Worries: 10 Ways to Turn Fear into Hope
September 11th changed America and chances are it changed you. Images of that tragic day pop into your mind without warning and you have a constant feeling of anxiety. Awful questions come to mind as well. Will the terrorists strike again? Where will they strike? How many innocent people will... Read More
The Twists and Turns of Life
When I was born in 1962 I thought life was good. I had two parents, a twin sister, and an older brother. We lived in an apartment until my sister and I were eleven, and then we moved into a house. My brother was twenty-one years old so he moved... Read More
The Look of Grief
Never, since man has walked upright, have people all over the globe had more educational advantages or more opportunities to practice advanced social and interpersonal skills. And yet, for the most part, we still have not learned to look past the obvious, to see beyond the exterior shell of our... Read More
How to Deal With A Death in the Family and Still Run Your Small Business
As a small business owner we have to deal with tax law changes, local ordinances, environmental laws, Worker's Compensation, etc. Just when we thought we had everything under control, something terrible happenes. A death in the family. Oh my God you say? What do I do now? Well since I... Read More
Beyond A Mothers Nightmare To Radical Forgiveness
It was a moment I will never forget.On February 22, 2003, I was visiting with my son Brian Michael (http://www.BrianMichaelGuthrie.com) at his home in North Carolina, where I had been since Christmas. Brian had had an accident at work a few days earlier and hurt his back,... Read More
Sympathy Messages
The loss of a loved one. It is often difficult to find the right words to express your sympathy to someone during this time of sorrow. A floral tribute and supportive message can offer much support to those grieving such a loss. Here we list some suggestions, perhaps to inspire... Read More
Coping with Grief - Its Called Living Through It
"Dad, I tried to wake Nana, I think she's dead." "Grandpa died yesterday." "Oh my God, Daddy's dead." "Uncle Jack died today." "Grandma died last night." "I'm standing with the body of your deceased father-in-law." "Hon, I think we should get a divorce." "I'm sorry,... Read More
Grief Support: The Don?ts
1) Don't try to make the grieving person feel better. YOU CANNOT. For many grievers it only serves to make them feel guilty or worse. Grievers MUST experience the pain of grief for healing to ultimately occur.2) Don't tell the griever to give it time. Time has stopped for the... Read More
The Grief And Belief Connection
"Grief is healing: To take away our grief is to take away our healing. And learning about life after death helps us heal with greater hope, comfort and peace." ~ Bob OlsonIn approximately five years of investigating the possibility of life after death, I have discovered convincing evidence that there... Read More
How to Deal with Suffering
Reflect upon the following questions, and answer those you feel might be most important for those who are most concerned about this topic.QUESTIONNAIRE ON HOW TO COPE WITH SUFFERING1- If there is a loving God, why do so many Christians and good people have to suffer so much whereas others... Read More
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Moving Beyond Grief and Loss
In my work as a coach and therapist, I have... Read More
What is an Appropriate Sympathy Gift?
When a friend or loved one is grieving, it is... Read More
Suicide in the Church Part 2
In a town the size of mine - about 16,000... Read More
Men and Grief
Men grieve differently from women. Our cultural roles make it... Read More
Afraid Of Dying? Afraid Of Living!
Over the years, I've heard many people voice their concerns... Read More
Pet Loss: Significant and Profound Loss or Much Ado about Nothing?
For those who have deeply loved and lost their animal... Read More
And You Always Will
I opened the dishtowel drawer for about the sixth time,... Read More
The Look of Grief
Never, since man has walked upright, have people all over... Read More
Loss Involves Change - The Transformative Power of Loss and Change
There are many experiences in life, which remind us that... Read More
Traumas as Social Interactions
("He" in this text - to mean "He" or "She").We... Read More
Liberation
It is one thing to be free; it is quite... Read More
Beyond A Mothers Nightmare To Radical Forgiveness
It was a moment I will never forget.On February 22,... Read More
Is Death Really the End or the Window to A New Beginning?
Earlier this month I learned a dear friend had been... Read More
Suicide in the Church Part 1
Recently, several suicides have occurred right here in my own... Read More
How to Deal with Suffering
Reflect upon the following questions, and answer those you feel... Read More
In the Blink of an Eye
Today's Quote: "My house is burned down, but I can... Read More
Death, Close and Personal
I got an email recently from someone whose mother died.... Read More
You Can Help A Grieving Heart
Oh, we can talk about the best cold medications and... Read More
Do You Know Someone Whos Dying?
Too many people are dying alone?The dying are one of... Read More
When Sorrow Is Too Great to Be Borne Alone, Support Groups Reach Out
Not long after Arlyn died, my husband and I decided... Read More
How Can I Transform Tragedy?
There is only one place where tragedy occurs, and that... Read More
Understanding Grief and Loss in Times of War and Disaster
There are many different kinds of losses we can experience... Read More
Dealing With Grief and Loss - How to Mend a Broken Heart
What is it about Grief & Loss that upsets us... Read More
Online Monument ? An Ever-lasting Tribute to Your Departed Loved Ones
Memories are never to be buried along with the loss... Read More
One Stray Tear
The delight lit my face as the couple turned the... Read More
Grief
I didn't know a heart could die before it stopped... Read More
Grief & Loss - Healing Your Broken Heart
What is it about Grief & Loss that upsets us... Read More
New Tears [about Grievng--with commentary]
New Tears [about Grieving]If it rains or shinesLittle does it... Read More
On Empathy
The Encyclopaedia Britannica (1999 edition) defines empathy as:"The ability to... Read More
How To Heal Your Heart
We all experience severe heart break at some time in... Read More
One Womans Way of Dealing With Grief
All of us at one time or another have felt... Read More
How Long Does It Take to Mend a Broken Heart?
Julian Austin, Canadian country singer, released a song called Should... Read More
Death of a Parent: Saying Good-Bye to Mommy or Daddy
Coping with the death of a loved one is never... Read More
Then and Now
Over one hundred years ago, during the Victorian era, death... Read More
Graceful Grief: Angelic Help is on the Way!
I believe that major change and loss in our lives... Read More
When Change Comes (Dealing With Grief and Loss)
Needless to say, the time after loss is volatile and... Read More
Suicide Survivor
Suicide is a nightmare for survivors of loved ones. Death... Read More
The Truth About Emotional Intelligence
There is so much emphasis on emotional intelligence these days... Read More
On Empathy
The Encyclopaedia Britannica (1999 edition) defines empathy as:"The ability to... Read More
Is Death Really the End or the Window to A New Beginning?
Earlier this month I learned a dear friend had been... Read More
Physiological Consequences of Carrying Emotional Trauma
Although many of us carry some form of emotional trauma... Read More
If Ever It Is Me
With my father, his brother and their father having had... Read More
Dying? Not Me! Why You Should Plan for Transition
Remember the Eulogy projects we had to write back in... Read More
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Justin was a typical ten year old boy. He liked... Read More
Lessons We Learned From Terri Schiavo
Let's talk about Terry Schiavo, since her death illustrated for... Read More
You Have to Show Up: On Small Miracles (Okay, maybe not so small)
I hadn't intended to go to my cousin's funeral.That sounds... Read More
Miracles?
If we were to organize a list of the thorniest... Read More
Death of a Parent: Saying Good-Bye to Mommy or Daddy
Coping with the death of a loved one is never... Read More
Am I a Mother - Tips for Handling Mother?s Day After Miscarriage
Are you spending this Mother's Day wondering if you are,... Read More
And You Always Will
I opened the dishtowel drawer for about the sixth time,... Read More
The Twists and Turns of Life
When I was born in 1962 I thought life was... Read More
The Creative Side of Healing
One of the areas where I seem to be placing... Read More
Suicide in the Church Part 2
In a town the size of mine - about 16,000... Read More
Dads, Life, and Death
When he looked at me, it was clear my father... Read More
In the Blink of an Eye
Today's Quote: "My house is burned down, but I can... Read More
Death Poem
During the two years of my husband's terminal illness, death... Read More
How Long Does It Take to Mend a Broken Heart?
Julian Austin, Canadian country singer, released a song called Should... Read More
Beyond A Mothers Nightmare To Radical Forgiveness
It was a moment I will never forget.On February 22,... Read More
Trial by Fire - 9 Tips for Grieving Couples
You will often hear that grief and loss bring couples... Read More
Online Monument ? An Ever-lasting Tribute to Your Departed Loved Ones
Memories are never to be buried along with the loss... Read More
How to Deal With A Death in the Family and Still Run Your Small Business
As a small business owner we have to deal with... Read More
Grief & Loss - Healing Your Broken Heart
What is it about Grief & Loss that upsets us... Read More
The Look of Grief
Never, since man has walked upright, have people all over... Read More
Grief Support: The Dos
Helpers often ask questions such as: "What should I do?... Read More
Grief
I didn't know a heart could die before it stopped... Read More
Suicide in the Church, Part 3
Suicide strikes...AGAIN!This may wind up being the most important article... Read More
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