January 15, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Losing a child is an unbearable loss for any parent. But surviving children experience traumatic grief in a different way. Important guidance for children of grieving parents.
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January 4, 2014
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
The pain of losing a pregnancy is not just felt by the mother and father, but also on the children. Children cope differently, and here are a few tell tale signs your child is grieving, and what to do to help them.
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December 29, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
After the loss of a child everything changes. Often our long held beliefs are shaken, as well as any sense of trust and protection we may have felt previously. It can be difficult to know how to go on with life, particularly when it comes to making a decision about having another child.
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November 26, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
Healing is gradual and is not something that can be controlled or turned off and on, or especially, rushed. It is essential to be patient and allow the grieving process to occur naturally.
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November 25, 2013
by Saranya Tracey, M.A.
The object of grief and loss counseling is to discover the deeper meaning of the loss you have experienced. A loss, to be devastating and challenging, does not have to be grief over a loved one who has died. One may be overcome with grief from many circumstances. There are many types of loss.
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November 19, 2013
by Casey Truffo, LMFT
When going through a breakup with someone whom you have spent many years in a relationship, it can feel like you have no friends and nowhere to go. Many times this is because of the fact you probably spent all of your free time with this person who has chosen to no longer be in your life. If you are going through a divorce, it can be even worse because in addition to building your life around the person who just broke your heart, you may feel like a failure to the people you need most right now.
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November 11, 2013
by Ashley Marie
Remembrance day is a chance for us all to reflect on our heroes. This heartfelt story gives us an important reason why it is good for us to remember.
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October 27, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Losing a pet may hurt your child much more than you realize...even that little pet lizard. Here are ways to not only help your child get through it, but guide them to growth.
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October 20, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
Children process trauma much differently than we do. When a child loses a sibling, including the loss of a pregnancy, intervention is necessary. Here are ways you can help them cope.
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October 15, 2013
by LuAnn Pierce, LCSW
The loss of a child is a pain no parent should ever know. For those who are on this journey, there are resources to help you, including some valuable community resources that parents should consider.
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