Joys of an Emotional Support Animal
Emotional support animals have become an increasingly important part of the lives of many. From veterans returning from service to those suffering from emotional, physical, and mental stress, these animals provide invaluable services in helping their owners live fuller, more enjoyable lives. More and more research is indicating the important…...
Common Stages of Grief
The majority of us can reach a common agreement that each of us experiences grief in our own way. Men can differ from women, and children can experience grief differently from adults. Interestingly enough, however, studies have been done and books have been written on the common stages of grief…...
How to Explain Death to a Child
Death creates an enormous amount of grief and anxiety. For some, just the thought of explaining the concept of death to their child raises their anxiety level. When it becomes more personalized, like with the thought of discussing the death of a grandparent, those anxiety levels can go through the…...
Signs of Normal and Complicated Grief
Grief may be considered “normal” but that does not make it any easier to experience. While it may be natural, what can make it challenging is that everyone experiences it in their own ways. When grief is natural and normal, those experiencing it will experience a lessening of its intensity.…...
How Scientific and Technological Advances are Changing Funerals
Technology and science are impacting all aspects of our lives. It seems changes are occurring at an increasingly rapid pace – even final services and funerals are being affected. Some changes are subtle, some are fairly drastic. Here are some of the ways science and technology are changing how final…...
Why You May Practice Avoidance During Grief
Avoidance is stopping yourself from doing or experiencing something. Of course, it is understandable to avoid dangerous situations where harm could come to you. You may even wish to avoid circumstances that make you feel uncomfortable or ones you may feel that you don’t have control over. While avoidance can…...
Top Considerations to Make When Planning Your Funeral
You may think when it comes to planning your own funeral it is all about you, right? Finally, you get what you want the way you want it while spending only as much as you are comfortable with. Can we have an honest discussion here? One of the top considerations…...
Ways to Have a Greener Cremation
Many consider a cremation more environmentally friendly than a traditional burial. There is, after all, no casket or cement container to hold the body nor chemicals used to preserve the body. There is limited to no burial space required. Yet, there are steps that can be taken to make even…...
How to Combat the Physical Effects of Grief
Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one understands how emotionally and mentally draining it can be. Grief takes its toll. But we can underestimate its impact on our physical health and wellness. There are plenty of resources on how to deal with grief emotionally, including the use…...
How Grief Counseling Can Help
One of the most challenging aspects of grief is that there really is no way to prepare for it. Even when death is expected it can be hard to comprehend emotionally and mentally. It can, however, be dealt with and grief counseling can often play a role. What is grief…...
