Is My Grief “Normal?”
“Sometimes I feel like I’m on an emotional roller coaster. There are times when I’m feeling better and seem to be doing OK. Then it seems like out of nowhere, I’m down and feeling overwhelmed. Is this normal?” The emotional…
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
Birthdays, anniversaries and holidays tend to be particularly challenging for the bereaved, painfully triggering memories and longings for times past. For many, Halloween has replaced Thanksgiving as the “kick off” to an ever-lengthening marathon of holiday preparations and activities. Even…
Camp Waves of Emotion Teaches Children How to Cope With Grief After Experiencing the Loss of a Loved One
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare hosted its 10th annual grief camp, Aug. 5-9, for children, ages 7-12, who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The day camp was held at Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare in Wooster. During the week-long camp, bereavement…
