Category Archives: Other Media

Another Voice in the Chorus

Posted on March 15, 2014 by edcol52

Originally posted on Grief: One Woman's Perspective:
The suicide of Rick and Kay Warren’s son made headline news a year ago. Rick is the founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, one of the largest churches in America, and…

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Empathy versus Sympathy

Posted on March 10, 2014 by edcol52

Originally posted on MourningAmyMarie:
What is the best way to ease someone’s pain and suffering? Quick fixes don’t work. Especially when it comes to dealing with a loved one or friend who is grieving. Reminding them to count their blessings…

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How to Deal With Grief When You Still Have to Work

Posted on February 28, 2014 by edcol52

This post by Paolina Milana published on The Daily Muse talks a bit about things to consider when returning to work after losing a loved one. Pretty good advice. Especially the Be Kind to Yourself part. http://www.themuse.com/advice/grief-at-the-office-how-to-deal-with-the-worst-when-you-still-have-to-work

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Living With Grief: A Conversation Between Men

Posted on February 27, 2014 by edcol52

Anderson Cooper talks with Liam Neeson five years after the death of his wife, Natasha Richardson. He speaks about loss, grief and living with the aftermath. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/liam-neeson-anderson-cooper-on-living-with-grief/

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Solving the Problem of Grief: The Solution Is Not What You Think

Posted on February 1, 2014 by edcol52

Originally posted on Natasha's Memory Garden:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/megan-devine/death-and-dying_b_4606150.html By Megan Devine Posted: 01/23/2014 5:51 pm Solving the problem of grief is a problem in itself: if the ways you are broken cannot possibly be fixed, why does everyone keep giving…

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The Art of Presence – New York Times Article

Posted on January 26, 2014 by edcol52

Here is a link to a great article about helping people who grieve. As I wrote earlier, just being there is often enough, but when it isn’t, here are some guidelines for action. There is an interesting point made about … Continue reading →

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