4 Tips to Deal with ‘Happiness Guilt’
by Janna Benson Kontz, MDiv Grief and guilt often walk hand in hand. When we grieve the death of someone, our minds go to places we wish they wouldn’t travel. […]
Tag: Advice
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Dating & Relationships After Loss
by Kriston Wenzel, LBSW, CT The death of a life partner often leads to loneliness. It’s natural to feel lonely; it’s part of the grieving process. Part of normal human […]
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10 Ways to Help a Grieving Friend
by Kriston Wenzel, LBSW, CT We struggle to know what to do when a friend loses a loved one through death. We want to say the right thing and hope […]
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7 Ways to Help a Parent Who Has Lost a Spouse
by Jennifer Messelt, LMSW, LGSW In my 14 years as grief specialist at HIA Hospice, I’ve sat across from many grieving spouses. It’s been a privilege and honor to journey […]
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The Ministry of Presence: 4 Tips to Practice Being Present in the Moment
by Vickie Haverkamp, Dr. Div., M.Div., RN When I think of presence, I think of my grandfather. He always made me feel like the most important person in the world because he […]
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Loneliness: Grief’s Unintended Guest
by Jennifer Messelt, LMSW, LGSW After a loved one has died, you may feel like you are consumed by your grief—and often loneliness—especially if you had a close relationship with the […]
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What NOT to say to a Grieving Person: Tips from a Bereavement Specialist
by Jennifer Messelt, LMSW, LGSW “I know exactly how you feel.” In the nearly 13 years I have worked as a bereavement specialist, I have learned this is one of […]