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HIA Hospice invites community members to attend Heartstrings: Grief in the Holidays, a special grief education class on Thursday, November 5, from 2–3:30 p.m. at HIA Health, 1400 43rd Ave. NE., Ste. 212, Bismarck, ND 58503. During the class, attendees will learn how to manage the mixed and painful emotions that can surface when grieving…
Lori Dettler remembers her younger brother, David Roy, as someone who was always smiling. He was funny, full of advice, and deeply devoted to his children and grandchildren. When David was diagnosed with glioblastoma, Lori and her family knew that time together would soon become their most precious gift. After receiving a late-stage diagnosis, David…
This time of year, we are inundated with suggestions for changes we can make to greatly improve our lives in the new year. New Year’s resolutions to improve our health and surroundings may be useful and even beneficial. However, if you are among those who have experienced the loss of a loved one during this past year, the…
Join HIA Hospice for a free virtual Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, July 8, from 12 to 1 p.m. Grief Specialist Jennifer Messelt will present “Grief 101,” exploring common grief reactions and healthy coping strategies. One Social Work Ethics CEU available for ND social workers. Registration required.
It is not uncommon for people to question whether they or someone they know is depressed after the death of a loved one. For most people, the emotional, mental and physical symptoms experienced after a death can be attributed to normal grief. However, this is not always the case. It is important to understand the…
From the very moment we enter this world, we are exposed to new people, things and experiences. Life is new—every day. And for most of us, when life is lost, that’s new too. No matter the age, the loss can evoke feelings of sadness, helplessness and even anger. But for children in particular, the loss…
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. We ask ourselves, “Could I have done more? Why didn’t I do more? Why didn’t I tell them I loved them? Did I love them…
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 emotion is wanting to feel connected to another person again in a way that is unique to a partner. There is no right or wrong…
by Jennifer Messelt, LMSW, LGSW Adults often question how or even if children should be involved when a loved one is dying. What do you tell children? Should kids attend a funeral following a death? Death and grieving are natural components of the life process, but sometimes our own worries and uncertainties about dying influence…
by Heather Larson, LSW, CT When it comes to grief, we often think of the loving relationship we had with the person who died, and the deep sadness and longing we feel when they are gone. But what happens when the relationship was not so good? What happens when we don’t feel sad or long…