Informative and helpful tips on how to deal with grief during the holidays.
There are several suggested New Year’s resolutions for the grieving. This one is from Hospice of the Red River Valley: I resolve to not place time limits on my grief; it will take as long as it takes. I resolve to acknowledge my grief as my own—that it is as individual as I am—and will take shape […]
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The holiday season can be delightful, but it often brings pressure: family dynamics, financial strain, disrupted routines, social obligations, and emotional expectations. Many people feel anxious during this period—even those who don’t normally experience anxiety. The good news? You can navigate the season with more steadiness by focusing on small, repeatable habits that restore calm.
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by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. If you could go back in time and re-live a special holiday, which one would you choose? Close your eyes for a moment and think about this holiday. Now, slowly, walk through this memory in your mind. What made it so special? What were the surroundings like? Who inhabits this
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This video with Dr. Alan Wolfelt explores the important topic of how to help those in your life who are grieving during the holiday season. The Center for Loss & Life Transition is led by grief counselor and educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt We are an organization dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those
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An AfterTalk Plan B My co-Founder Lisa suggested this. So nobody you know took my advice and called to include you in their holiday plans. Sorry that didn’t work out.. And you were too reluctant to reach out to them and ask to be included. Most of us feel this way. It’s hard to impose
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