Grief Can Get Complicated In this article, you’re going to discover just how important our painful feelings are to the healthful grief healing process, and why we must not ignore them. See, research reveals that ten to twenty percent…
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R. Glenn Kelly | July 17, 2017 Grief in the workplace and the EAP ~ Employee Assistance Program “We already offer our employees an EAP program. We don’t need any further help.” Perception is reality, right? If one…
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Grief in the workforce and the EAP – Employee Assistance Program For so many, one of the difficult issues after experiencing the traumatic death of a spouse or child is the inevitable return to work. Fortunately, many employers have risen…
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One phrase frequently heard after the passing of a loved one is, rightfully, “I’m sorry for your loss.” This clearly indicates the condolence is intended for the griever who now lives without a loved one by their side. Recognizing this…
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Bereavement in the workplace: Employers’ next challenge Aug 03, 2015 | By Alan Goforth The death rate in the United States is holding steady at 100 percent. Nevertheless, the grieving process is the last thing most employees want to talk…
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31 Practical Ways to Love Grieving Families in the First Few Days Melanie DeSimone | 02/25/2016 When my son died, I didn't get a manual on what to do. I didn't get an orientation into how to be a grieving…
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Impact of unresolved grief in the workplace R. Glenn Kelly Public Speaker | Author | Workshop Presenter March 01, 2016 Are you familiar with the term unresolved grief? For the most part it is not a term typically bantered around…
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How do you move forward after a terrorist attack? San Bernardino County Public Health directors tell us By Joe Nelson | The Sun |02/22/16 SAN BERNARDINO >> In a conference room at the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health,…
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What to do if one of your employees is grieving Broede Carmody |Tuesday, February 9 2016 Being a business owner or manager often means showing compassion to your employees, but this is especially the case when a staff member…
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The death of a colleague June 19, 2013 4:51 pm By Rhymer Rigby An employee’s death raises issues from dealing with the grief to marking their passing, writes Rhymer Rigby It was a very ordinary day in the office,” says…
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What happens next when the boss dies? By George Frier | Monday 27 April 2015 Succession planning is vital for business, writes George Frier RISK is an integral part of business life – and assessing and minimising risk is part…
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What I Learned About Grief from a Stranger on a Plane February 3, 2016 by Shawn Doyle February 3, 2016 by Shawn Doyle A random conversation reminded him of some personal truths about grieving the loss of his wife. —…
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After brother's suicide, grieving man's post on cyberbullying goes viral By Kate Aquillano | Fri January 8, 2016 Two days after his brother's suicide, Cliff Molak decided he could no longer be silent. He took to social media to tackle…
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Workplace grief Prepare to help staff, customers after death of a colleague By: Barbara Bowes Have you ever experienced the sense of gnawing, raw pain that results from the death of a loved one? If so, you know this pain…
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June 18, 2014 by Patricia Lotich My daughter recently called to let me know that a co-worker of hers – a young husband and father of two small children was the victim of a violent murder. My daughter was very upset…
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01/05/2016 07:26 am ET | Updated Jan 05, 2016 Dr. Gail Gross Human Behavior, Parenting, and Education Expert, Speaker, Author. Ph.D., Ed.D., M.Ed. How to Deal With Your Grief in the Workplace Twenty-five years ago, when my daughter Dawn died…
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02/03/2016 07:21 am ET | Updated 1 hour ago Carrie Doubts Life's Next Chapter: Transition and Grief Coach, Compassionate Listener The Myths of Grief: How to Stop Believing Them The attitude towards grief in our society is often one of…
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U.S. Coast Guard | May 21, 2015 | by Petty Officer 2nd Class David R. Marin Julian Romero had an interest in law and its enforcement. He had completed a year at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and hoped to one…
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By Maria Cote Special to The Denver Post It's a scene played out in most every workplace. A coworker returns to the office after a week off. The always- cheerful, ever-helpful man has been on bereavement leave after the death…
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By Sue Shellenbarger A Texas reader e-mailed me recently for advice after experiencing a devastating one-two-three punch: Two of her close family members died in quick succession, one in a tragic suicide. Her boss soon fired her from her administrative…
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Linda Aitchison | Friday 2 October 2015 I can’t remember much about returning to work after my husband Neil died. But then most things about those dark months remain a blur. Sometimes I was so bewildered I couldn’t find my…
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Sara Paulson, FLORIDA TODAY 9:18 a.m. EST November 27, 201 Soak up every moment you have with those you love. Because life doesn’t always warn you when it’s about to take a detour. That's Ed Barry's message. Two days after…
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Megan Devine Licensed clinical counselor, writer and grief advocate 11/24/2015 It starts earlier every year it seems. Holiday decorations hit the shelves the week before Halloween in my area. It's crazy. As though you need more reminders that the holidays…
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By JENA McGREGOR Washington Post | Wednesday, May 13, 2015 This week Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg is transitioning back to work, after her husband died May 1 in a tragic treadmill accident. She will begin by working at the office…
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A MUST READ for my fellow Law Enforcement and Military Friends…R. Glenn Kim Christiansen, KUSA-TV, Denver KUSA – As a teenager, Taylor Thyfault was exceptional. His ambition and passion led him to make a list of 25 future goals when…
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Ken Page | Psychotherapist and author 11/16/2015 9:23 am EST Dr. Jamie Turndorf (aka Dr. Love) is a psychotherapist, media personality, and bestselling author. In "Love Never Dies: How to Reconnect and Make Peace with the Deceased," she shares insights…
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Nov 12, 2015 02:05 PM By Susan Scutti People who experienced the death of a parent during childhood have twice the risk of suicide in the long-term compared to others, say researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark. The risk is…
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Researchers call for hospitals to establish bereavement programs Dana-Farber Cancer Institute "While most people adjust to the loss of a loved one over time, it's estimated that 10 to 20 percent develop dysfunctional bereavement, which can lead to problems such…
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Grief and the Programmed Man By R. Glenn Kelly November 10, 2015 It is not Nature vs. Nurture for Men. It is Nature "and" Nurture I consider myself the “average” man. If you had asked me if I was average…
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Healing the Family Workshop After loss of a child or loved one, families often find support and healing together R. Glenn Kelly | Nov 06, 2015 Cry For Me, No More, Inc. (CFMNM), a leading national non-profit grief support organization,…
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By Cheryl Scott Saturday, Oct 31, 2015 12:00 AM As an only child, I treasured our holiday gatherings, filled with my large and animated extended family. As an adult, I appreciate those get-togethers even more. But now, there’s an…
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Learning how to deal with grief during the holidays By Andy Kozlowski November 4, 2015 METRO DETROIT — Halloween is over, and for many the holiday season has begun. It’s an exciting time when friends and family reconnect. But for…
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New spice and tea business helps family rise from tragedy October 12, 2015 6:30 am • Jim Holland Journal staff When profound personal tragedies rocked Jeanne and Kylea Wagner’s world, they found solace in the foundation of family and friends….
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Hypnotherapy used to treat smoking, insomnia and grief By Deborah Neyens, correspondent November 1, 2015 | 10:31 pm Look into my eyes … Many people are familiar with hypnosis as a stage act. In a club or theater setting, a…
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How Rescuing a Shelter Dog Helped to Heal My Grieving Heart Many of us rescue animals not only because we value them, but also because deep down we’re trying to heal the lost, abandoned, and vulnerable parts of ourselves. Lisa…
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Let's Remove the Words 'At Least' From Our Vocabulary About Grief Alana Rosenstein Become a fan Mother, social worker, dementia care advocate, pregnancy-loss survivor. If we're honest, most of us have done it: Heard about a tragic loss and…
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Grieving mother pens book about her son's mysterious death in 2006 Larry PerlContact ReporterTowson Times Adrienne Miranda has been fighting a lonely battle for "justice" since 2006, when her 19-year-old son, Joseph, was found crushed under an earthmover on…
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Research reveals man’s sense of grief and helplessness in response to woman’s abortion By Randall K. O’Bannon, NRL Director of Education & Research Editor’s note. This story appears in the October digital edition of National Right to Life News. All…
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A wife's dying wish sends St. Charles man on a mission 2 hours ago • By Doug Moore ST. CHARLES • The dining room table and chairs are gone. So are the lamps and coffee table from the living room….
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Pilot takes grief-stricken family members on flights to help them heal By Tabetha Wittenmyer, Correspondent Posted: 10/28/15, 10:41 PM PDT | Updated: 2 days ago Fly-Hope-Dream, which takes family members who have lost a child on healing plane rides in…
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An unusual approach to grief: Make a video game Euan Kerr · Oct 30, 2015 The idea of a video game about a terminally ill toddler makes many people uncomfortable. There's a similar unease over the documentary film about the…
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Infant Loss Awareness: A Letter to Grieving Moms By LEXI BEHRNDT – SCRIBBLES – CRUMBS Oct 14, 2015, 11:48 AM ET (Editor's note: October is Infant Loss Awareness Month. Lexi Behrndt lost her son, Charlie, on Oct. 27, 2014….
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Student Bereavement Policy introduced into SGA House and Senate By Jordyn Hermani | Published 10/19/15 9:48pm Student Government Association Senate voted in favor of drafting a Student Bereavement Policy. The policy would allow students to contact the university in the event…
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Research has shown that some marine mammals do mourn their dead. Chris D'Angelo Associate Editor, HuffPost Hawaii Posted: 10/09/2015 09:43 AM EDT Heartbreaking Photo Shows Whales Grieving Over Dead Calf While diving off Hawaii's Big Island earlier this year, free…
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