The Power of a Planned Memorial Service
By balancing practical needs with the emotional desire to honor a loved one, a service can be created that provides comfort and helps everyone begin their healing journey.
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Greeting January with Grace: Navigating Your Year of Firsts
Greeting January with Grace: Navigating Your Year of Firsts, addresses the difficulty of transitioning into a new year while grieving the loss of a loved one (family member, friend, or pet).
The Art of Gentle Forward Motion: Moving On Doesn't Mean Forgetting
The document, "The Art of Gentle Forward Motion: Moving On Doesn't Mean Forgetting," provides a gentle framework for navigating grief, emphasizing that "moving on" is not about forgetting a loved one but about reorganization and finding a new way to live while the cherished person or pet remains an essential part of one's heart.
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The Year of Being Kind to Yourself: A Griever's Pledge for Self-Compassion
Grief is exhausting and often leads to self-criticism. Radical self-compassion - treating oneself with the same kindness offered to a friend is one of the most necessary steps for healing.
New Year, New Light: Permission to Embrace Joy
This document, "New Year, New Light: Permission to Embrace Joy," offers a redefinition of the New Year's "fresh start" for those experiencing grief. It emphasizes that renewal isn't about forgetting loss, but about allowing space for future joy alongside past love.
