How to Help a Grieving Friend Who's In Denial
By Dr. Alejandra Vasquez, JD, CT
After a loss, the pain can feel overwhelming. It's hard to know what steps to take next or how to return to 'normal.' Coping with grief means finding the systems and structures that work for you.
Everyone experiences grief differently, and it's not a linear experience. Though there are different stages to grief, you might experience them differently or in a unique order. Ultimately, it's important to find your own healing path on your grief journey. By learning from experts and mental health professionals, you can discover what works best for you and your situation. There are so many different types of strength after loss. You're already taking the first step.
By Dr. Alejandra Vasquez, JD, CT
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By Belinda McLeod, BA in Secondary Education
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By Belinda McLeod, BA in Secondary Education
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By Erin Coriell, BA in Mass Communication/Media Studies
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By Lauren Hannon, BA in Communication and Media Studies
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By Kate Wight, BA in English
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By Cassie Barthuly, BA in English
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By Kate Wight, BA in English
What are the Bereavement Leave Laws in California?
By Sarah Kessler
Don't Want to Cry at a Funeral? Here's How to Deal
By Sam Tetrault, BA in English
12 Best Free or Affordable Online Grief Support Groups
By Laura Leavitt, MA in Rhetoric and Composition
17 Popular Symbols of Death & Mourning
By Sam Tetrault, BA in English
How to Start (and Keep) a DIY Grief Journal
By Sam Tetrault, BA in English
20 Best Movies About Experiencing Grief & Loss
By Kate Wight, BA in English
The Five Stages of Grief Explained (With Examples)
By Dr. Alejandra Vasquez, JD, CT
What Does It Mean to Experience Anticipatory Grief?
By Erika Krull, MSEd, LMHP
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By Sam Tetrault, BA in English
What Is Grief? 7 Types of Grief
By Erika Krull, MSEd, LMHP
49 Days After Death: Buddhist Mourning Explained
By Joe Oliveto, BA in English
8 Things You Can Do After Your Best Friend Dies
By Dr. Alejandra Vasquez, JD, CT
Ways to Say ‘Let Me Know If You Need Anything’
By Amy Wolkenhauer, BA in English/Creative Writing
12 Grief Activity Ideas for Adults & Children
By Dr. Alejandra Vasquez, JD, CT
9 Great Grief Forums to Discuss Coping, Healing & Loss
By Erika Krull, MSEd, LMHP
‘The Gift of Grief’ By Matthew Gewirtz: A Book Review
By Rev. Nancy Niero
25+ Best Books About Finding Happiness
By Sam Tetrault, BA in English