Latest Grief Stories
More than 1600 family members grieving the death of a child will converge on Boston July 5-7 for the 36th Compassionate Friends National Conference. The conference will feature known keynote speakers, workshops, sharing sessions, memory boards, a memorial candle lighting, as well as the 14th annual Compassionate Friends Walk to Remember® to be held at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 7. Oak Brook, IL (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 More than 1600 family members grieving the death of a child will converge...
"How Could I Wish You Back From Heaven?" follows one woman's journey through grief and recovery after the sudden loss of her spouse. It is a testament to God's faithfulness to comfort and guide us through trials, and a tribute to friends who comforted her in times of great need. Venice, FL (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 Sandra Brown Neahusan had a very difficult time after her husband passed away in June 2010. The path of grief she walked has been very hard, taking her through...
New Diagnostic and Statistical Manual released focuses on similarities of depression and grief, Counselling Sydney says. Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 Counselling Sydney, like many others in the counselling field, expresses concern about the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, to be released in May by the American Psychiatric Association. The manual, also called DSM-5, made statements that many fear may confuse grief and serious...
Grieving the death of a mother is a painful process, especially as we approach Mother's Day each year. Grief can also be a journey towards healing and regaining a sense of stability again and nationally known grief expert and former TV personality Edy Nathan offers ten tips that a person who has lost a mother can take to assist with the healing and integrating the loss into their life. New York, New York (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 Grieving the death of a mother is a painful process. Many...
CLEVELAND, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hospice of the Western Reserve has received continued grant funding for its School Crisis Response Program from The Ridgecliff Foundation ($25,000) and The Pentair Foundation ($5,000). Both foundations have provided annual support since 2007. This continuity enables the non-profit agency's Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement Center (ESPBC) to develop deep staff expertise and strong, trusting relationships with area schools....
From unexpected loss and pain, four Latino brothers launch multilingual community-based site for the 220 million worldwide that will experience debilitating Grief Attacks this year alone. The new site, MyGriefAngels.com, focuses on the grieving, their health, the online resources available to them, and their personal experiences and coping strategies for getting thru Grief Attacks New York, NY (PRWEB) March 26, 2013 She went in for light surgery on January 6, and two weeks later and 3...
Organization's new name reflects its expanded national mission EXTON, Pa., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than two million children and teens in the US who are grieving the deaths of their moms or dads are at much greater risk for psychological and behavioral problems, according to Family Lives On Foundation. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130326/PH83105-a )(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130326/PH83105LOGO-b ) The national nonprofit brings joy and...
JACKSON, Mich., March 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- There are more than 40 events in people's lives that can create feelings of grief; the death of a loved one, a divorce, an estrangement, financial changes and health issues are at the top of the list. The holidays are often a time where grief can start or for someone that is already grieving, this time often increases their grief. To help deal with holiday grief, Great Lakes Caring Hospice Bereavement Department, which provides home...
Sandra Brown Neahusan has authored a new book about trials she has gone through and blessings she has received since the death of her husband three years ago. Venice, FL (PRWEB) February 28, 2013 Sandra and her husband, Ron, were planning a full-time move to Florida when he suddenly passed away. The path has been very hard at times, leading her through the toughest trials of her life. There have also been many blessings as she has leaned on God and rested in His love and protection. She...
Your risk of dying from a heart attack may increase after your adult sibling dies, according to new research in the Journal of the American Heart Association. "Death of a family member is so stressful that the resulting coping responses could lead to a heart attack," said Mikael Rostila, Ph.D., lead author of the study and associate professor at Stockholm University/Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. "But our results suggest that this association between the loss of a sibling and...
