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Grief: Changes and Challenges
The death of someone important to you brings many changes in your life. As you are adjusting and responding to these changes, there are...
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Good Grief!
By John Kennedy Saynor Originally published by Arborcare Bereavement Resources © Genesis Bereavement Resources, 2001 There is a good...
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The Grieving Family
By John Kennedy Saynor Originally published by Arborcare Bereavement Resources © Genesis Bereavement Resources, 1999 Of all the events in...
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Somatic Experiencing Training
By Simone Bell, former Cowichan Hospice Grief Services Coordinator Originally published July 29th, 2021 Hello all, I’ve been at Cowichan...
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Yet Another "New Normal" - Palliative Care in the time of COVID-19
By Shelley Kuecks, former Cowichan Hospice Palliative Services Coordinator, o riginally published April 14, 2020. People often describe...
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Love Stories at the Heart of Hospice
Originally published January 3rd, 2017 Love stories are at the heart of hospice stories. For Geoff Norris, his love story began in...
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Coping with the Holidays
The Holiday Season can be a joyous time for family and friends, but if you have lost someone who played a vital role in your enjoyment of...
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Dealing with Grief: A Guide to Understanding Your Reactions
© Victoria Hospice Bereavement Program When someone important to you dies, you grieve. This means that you may experience a wide range of...
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Helping Children Cope with Grief
By Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt Centre for Loss and Life Transition "If handled with warmth and understanding, a child's early experience with the...
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Offering Support to Someone Who is Grieving
Be Genuine By Being Yourself Your connection with the bereaved person should be a continuation of your usual relationship with them. If...
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